In the day's wholesale-price digest for 11 Jul 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,500 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What's Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date11 Jul 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Cowpea (Whole))
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.
Right now Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) is about 3.9% below the period average — just 20.8% 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
This table ranks Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates across active mandis for 11 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kottur APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 4 Sadulpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Dhule 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 ₹4,500 (90.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹9,887. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
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 day's best Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) found its strongest bid at Palakkad Market APMC on 11 Jul 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.