In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) was quoted at ₹8,565 per quintal in Dhanera APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Dhanera APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,565
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 4-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) is about 27.1% above the period average — just 14.4% 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
Here's how Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,800 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Fatehpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Dhanera APMC | ₹8,565 |
| 7 Sadulpur APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹4,300 (57.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 4-Day Trend
Over the last 4 days, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Dhanera APMC ranged between ₹1,750 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,740. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,565 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,680 | ₹7,680 | ₹7,680 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,675 | ₹7,675 | ₹7,675 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,775 | ₹1,750 | ₹3,040 |
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 headline Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) changed hands at this rate in Dhanera APMC on 17 Oct 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.