Going by the latest APMC figures for 26 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹8,400 per quintal in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 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.
Today's rate is about 5.9% below the period average and just 22.2% 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 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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 ₹1,750 (22.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,800, with the average around ₹8,924. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Capsicum, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 26 Aug 2026, Capsicum traded at this rate in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.