As the 16 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Chili Red, clocking the day's best rate at ₹28,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Chili Red Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹28,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹28,000
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Bold)
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 0.3% above the period average and right at 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
The table below lines up Chili Red rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 5 Bedia APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Kailaras APMC | ₹3,000 |
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.
The ₹25,000 (833.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Chili Red prices at KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹27,918. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Chili Red yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.