In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Chili Red was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Chili Red Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Bold)
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 7.7% below the period average — just 20.0% 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
The table below lines up Chili Red rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kahithapattarai(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 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 Saharanpur APMC | ₹10,258 |
| 10 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹9,504 |
| 11 Lucknow APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Kailaras APMC | ₹2,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹25,200 (900.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Chili Red fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Chili Red prices at Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹21,667. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
Going to the top Chili Red market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
In short, Chili Red changed hands at this rate in Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.