In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Capsicum yards.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Capsicum is about 0.0% below the period average — just 18.2% 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 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Udumalpet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
That ₹1,600 (20.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,002. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
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
To wrap up, Karaikudi(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.