As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Oct 2026, Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.6% below the period average and just 10.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 3 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹1,500 (20.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Capsicum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Capsicum prices at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,144. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Capsicum, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Capsicum. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.