In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Sep 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. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Chili Red Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹29,000
- Lowest Price Today₹27,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹28,100
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date12 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 1.3% above the period average and just 6.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Chili Red rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹28,100 |
| 2 Gurazala APMC | ₹25,600 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 4 Phek APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Indore APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 7 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 8 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹10,307 |
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.
At ₹17,793 (172.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Chili Red matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Chili Red prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹25,500 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹27,750. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹29,000 | ₹26,800 | ₹28,000 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Chili Red today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Sep 2026, Palakkad Market APMC set the pace for Chili Red. 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.