Here's the 23 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Capsicum was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Capsicum today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Capsicum is about 0.3% below the period average — just 13.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Capsicum rates across active mandis for 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (38.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,774. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Capsicum today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Capsicum rate on 23 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.