Reading today's price tape for 14 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Orai APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Capsicum is about 2.2% 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
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Orai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Sargipali APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 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.
A spread of ₹1,800 (22.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Orai APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,250. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 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
Selling Capsicum well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Capsicum rate at Orai APMC on 14 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.