Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Kattappana Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cardamom, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,55,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Cardamom, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,55,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,55,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCardamom (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Cardamom rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 16.0% above the period average and right at the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cardamom prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹2,40,000 and ₹3,55,000, with the average around ₹3,06,000. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,55,000 | ₹3,40,000 | ₹3,55,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,20,000 | ₹3,15,000 | ₹3,20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,25,000 | ₹3,10,000 | ₹3,15,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,70,000 | ₹2,40,000 | ₹2,60,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,70,000 | ₹2,40,000 | ₹2,55,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,25,000 | ₹3,10,000 | ₹3,20,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,70,000 | ₹2,45,000 | ₹2,60,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,41,000 | ₹3,30,000 | ₹3,35,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,30,000 | ₹3,25,000 | ₹3,30,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,15,000 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹3,10,000 |
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
Before carting Cardamom to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 17 Aug 2026, Kattappana Market APMC set the pace for Cardamom. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.