In the latest market update for 31 Jul 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Chili Red, clocking the day's best rate at ₹28,100 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹29,000
- Lowest Price Today₹27,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹28,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Chili Red is about 3.6% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% 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
This table ranks Chili Red rates across active mandis for 31 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹28,100 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Gurazala APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 6 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Parchur APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 8 Nagpur APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Kukshi APMC | ₹14,339 |
| 11 Varanasi APMC | ₹11,909 |
| 12 Raipur APMC | ₹10,240 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹17,860 (174.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Chili Red prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹24,000 and ₹29,000, with the average around ₹27,126. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 11 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
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
To sum up, Palakkad Market APMC led Chili Red on 31 Jul 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.