In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Jul 2026, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) was quoted at ₹10,500 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date18 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.
Today's rate is about 5.8% above the period average and just 12.5% 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 Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹10,830 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹7,650 |
| 5 H.B. Halli APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹6,526 |
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 ₹4,304 (66.0%) 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 ₹9,923. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,300 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Jul 2026, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) traded at this rate in Palakkad Market 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.