Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Chili Red was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Nagpur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Chili Red Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Chili Red about 0.8% above the period average, and just 5.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Chili Red rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Nagpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹27,800 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Jagdalpur APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Sontoli APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 6 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Gurazala APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Nagpur APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 11 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹15,705 |
| 12 Indore APMC | ₹14,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹14,000 (100.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Chili Red prices at Nagpur APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹16,860. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Nagpur APMC reported Chili Red at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.