In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Badayoun APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Capsicum leader.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Capsicum is about 18.3% above the period average — right at 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 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Badayoun APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
That ₹2,250 (29.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Badayoun APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,452. 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 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Capsicum found its strongest bid at Badayoun APMC on 18 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.