In the latest market update for 21 Aug 2026, Chili Red was quoted at ₹13,200 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Chili Red yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Chili Red Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,200
- Lowest Price Today₹13,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Chili Red is about 15.4% above the period average, sitting just 6.4% 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 Chili Red rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹28,300 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 5 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Gurazala APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 7 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 8 Nagpur APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 9 Bareilly APMC | ₹15,432 |
| 10 Jagdalpur APMC | ₹14,100 |
| 11 Varanasi APMC | ₹13,200 |
| 12 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹10,753 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Chili Red.
That ₹17,547 (163.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Chili Red fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Chili Red prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹14,100, with the average around ₹11,434. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹13,200 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,800 | ₹12,800 | ₹12,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,924 | ₹11,924 | ₹11,924 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,634 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,909 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,800 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,180 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹11,700 | ₹11,700 | ₹11,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,177 |
| 14 Jul | ₹11,800 | ₹11,800 | ₹11,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,422 |
| 07 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 |
| 30 Jun | ₹14,100 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,420 |
| 29 Jun | ₹13,500 | ₹9,029 | ₹11,456 |
| 28 Jun | ₹13,001 | ₹9,020 | ₹11,411 |
| 27 Jun | ₹13,930 | ₹13,930 | ₹13,930 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Chili Red yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Chili Red stood at Varanasi APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.