Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Capsicum arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 6.0% above the period average and just 30.0% 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
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(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.
At ₹1,250 (16.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Capsicum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Capsicum prices at NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,605. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
For Capsicum, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Capsicum traded at this rate in NGO Colony(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.