In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Sep 2026, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) was quoted at ₹11,400 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,400
- Lowest Price Today₹11,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,400
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Here's where today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) is about 1.2% below the period average, sitting just 13.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹12,300 |
| 2 Varanasi APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 3 APMC Jalana APMC | ₹9,099 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,759 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 6 Nawalgarh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sadulpur APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 8 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹7,300 (146.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹13,227, with the average around ₹11,535. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹12,050 | ₹12,050 | ₹12,050 |
| 22 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹13,227 | ₹13,227 | ₹13,227 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate at Varanasi APMC on 22 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.