As the 17 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Chili Red was quoted at ₹10,258 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Chili Red Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,258
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityChili Red (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.7% above the period average and just 32.2% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹27,800 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Chili Red.
At ₹25,200 (900.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Chili Red matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Chili Red prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹15,140, with the average around ₹9,615. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,710 | ₹10,710 | ₹10,710 |
| 07 Sep | ₹11,850 | ₹11,850 | ₹11,850 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,697 |
| 30 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,025 |
| 26 Aug | ₹14,210 | ₹10,150 | ₹12,185 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹11,920 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,323 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,741 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,150 | ₹10,258 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,121 | ₹8,121 | ₹8,121 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,900 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,628 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,286 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,100 | ₹9,405 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,902 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,809 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,866 | ₹8,866 | ₹8,866 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Chili Red, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Saharanpur APMC posted this Chili Red rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.