In today's crop-price rundown for 29 Aug 2026, Chili Red was quoted at ₹12,400 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Chili Red Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,400
- Lowest Price Today₹12,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 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 8.0% above the period average and just 12.1% 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 29 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹28,100 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Gurazala APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 5 Parchur APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 7 Nagpur APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 8 Varanasi APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 9 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹10,256 |
| 10 Lucknow APMC | ₹9,559 |
| 11 Bedia APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Viswan APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
At ₹21,100 (301.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Chili Red matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Chili Red prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹14,100, with the average around ₹11,486. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹9,833 | ₹10,306 |
| 29 Aug | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹13,200 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,800 | ₹12,800 | ₹12,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,924 | ₹11,924 | ₹11,924 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,634 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,909 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,800 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,180 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹11,700 | ₹11,700 | ₹11,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,177 |
| 14 Jul | ₹11,800 | ₹11,800 | ₹11,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,422 |
| 07 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 |
| 30 Jun | ₹14,100 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,420 |
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
For Chili Red, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 29 Aug 2026, Chili Red traded at this rate in Varanasi APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.