With the 26 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Banthara APMC stood at the front of the pack for Chili Red, clocking the day's best rate at ₹51,087 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put Banthara APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹51,766
- Lowest Price Today₹49,003
- Average (Modal) Price₹51,087
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Chili Red rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 31.5% above the period average and just 1.7% short of 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
Here's how Chili Red rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹51,087 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Gurazala APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 5 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹12,220 |
| 8 Saharanpur APMC | ₹12,185 |
| 9 Jhansi APMC | ₹10,788 |
| 10 Lucknow APMC | ₹10,332 |
| 11 Bareilly APMC | ₹10,068 |
| 12 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹42,087 (467.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Chili Red matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Chili Red prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹20,817 and ₹51,995, with the average around ₹38,843. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹51,766 | ₹49,003 | ₹51,087 |
| 09 Aug | ₹33,300 | ₹25,666 | ₹25,734 |
| 08 Aug | ₹41,495 | ₹41,495 | ₹41,495 |
| 31 Jul | ₹51,995 | ₹25,410 | ₹44,071 |
| 21 Jul | ₹49,808 | ₹49,004 | ₹49,611 |
| 18 Jul | ₹41,099 | ₹41,099 | ₹41,099 |
| 06 Jul | ₹40,910 | ₹28,490 | ₹35,390 |
| 05 Jul | ₹26,051 | ₹20,817 | ₹21,560 |
| 02 Jul | ₹40,800 | ₹40,800 | ₹40,800 |
| 30 Jun | ₹34,718 | ₹31,455 | ₹33,695 |
| 29 Jun | ₹34,700 | ₹34,700 | ₹34,700 |
| 26 Jun | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹49,004 | ₹44,311 | ₹45,718 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Aug 2026, Banthara 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.