In the mandi rate roundup for 23 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Capsicum about 19.5% below the period average, and just 41.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,500 (38.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹8,390. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Capsicum at this level on 23 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.