Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Chili Red was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Porsa APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Chili Red yards.
01What's Behind Today's Chili Red Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Geeli Mirchi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Chili Red rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Chili Red is about 21.1% below the period average — just 50.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Chili Red rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹27,800 |
| 3 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 5 Gurazala APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 6 Parchur APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 8 Nagpur APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 9 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹9,665 |
| 10 Kailaras APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Porsa APMC | ₹1,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Chili Red.
At ₹26,500 (1,766.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Chili Red matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Chili Red prices at Porsa APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,900. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
Before carting Chili Red to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Porsa APMC logged this Chili Red rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.