In the mandi rate roundup for 14 Oct 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. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Chili Red leader.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
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 Mandis11
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.8% 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 14 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹28,100 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Gurazala APMC | ₹24,600 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 7 Bedia APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Parchur APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Varanasi APMC | ₹13,300 |
| 11 Khargone APMC | ₹13,000 |
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 ₹15,100 (116.2%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Chili Red prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹24,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹27,602. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹29,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹28,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹28,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹28,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,500 | ₹26,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹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
The day's best Chili Red rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Oct 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.