In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Oct 2026, Chili Red was quoted at ₹12,400 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,400
- Lowest Price Today₹12,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,400
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Chili Red about 5.4% above the period average, and just 24.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Chili Red rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 3 Bedia APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 5 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 6 Varanasi APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 7 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 8 Khargone APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Dhamnod APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Kailaras APMC | ₹3,500 |
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 ₹24,500 (700.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Chili Red fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Chili Red prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹16,518, with the average around ₹11,761. 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 | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹13,300 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,767 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,850 | ₹9,500 | ₹11,183 |
| 09 Sep | ₹14,600 | ₹12,062 | ₹12,505 |
| 08 Sep | ₹13,800 | ₹13,800 | ₹13,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹16,518 | ₹16,518 | ₹16,518 |
| 30 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹9,833 | ₹10,306 |
| 29 Aug | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 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 |
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 Chili Red, 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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Chili Red was priced at this level in Varanasi APMC on 18 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.