Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, 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. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Chili Red board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Chili Red Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹28,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹28,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Bold)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Chili Red rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
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 18 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 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹27,800 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹25,278 |
| 5 Jagdalpur APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Sontoli APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 7 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Gurazala APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Nagpur APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹15,705 |
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.
That ₹12,295 (78.3%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Chili Red prices at KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹27,922. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 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.