In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) was quoted at ₹8,697 per quintal in Kustagi 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
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,697
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Cowpea (Whole))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 19.3% above the period average and just 3.4% 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
The table below lines up Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kustagi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 DADRI APMC Leader | ₹9,370 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,697 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹8,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹970 (11.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹5,100 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,289. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,697 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,750 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,591 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,531 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,244 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,913 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,816 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,329 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,050 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹7,160 | ₹6,050 | ₹6,642 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,775 | ₹6,775 | ₹6,775 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,100 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,853 |
| 28 Jun | ₹6,850 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,844 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Net-net, Kustagi APMC posted this Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate on 12 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.