Looking at how the yards traded on 13 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Orai 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
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₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Capsicum is about 2.4% below the period average, sitting just 12.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Sargipali APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
The ₹3,800 (46.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Capsicum prices at Orai APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,255. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
Farmers comparing Capsicum rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 sum up, this was the Capsicum rate at Orai APMC on 13 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.