In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Chili Red was quoted at ₹27,100 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Chili Red is about 2.3% below the period average, sitting just 9.7% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹27,100 |
| 4 Khargone APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 5 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Gurazala APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 8 Parchur APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹16,334 |
| 11 Jagdalpur APMC | ₹14,800 |
| 12 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹11,910 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Chili Red.
A spread of ₹16,090 (135.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Chili Red prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹27,729. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 07 Nov | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 06 Nov | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 05 Nov | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 04 Nov | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 03 Nov | ₹29,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,800 |
| 02 Nov | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 31 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 30 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 29 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹28,300 |
| 28 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹28,200 |
| 27 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹28,300 |
| 26 Oct | ₹27,500 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,100 |
| 24 Oct | ₹27,500 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,100 |
| 23 Oct | ₹27,500 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹27,500 | ₹26,500 | ₹27,100 |
| 19 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
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
Selling Chili Red 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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Chili Red stood at Palakkad Market APMC on 19 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.