Going by the latest APMC figures for 05 Aug 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,100 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) leader.
01What's Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,100
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date05 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 10.9% above the period average and just 7.5% 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
The table below lines up Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates across the markets that reported on 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palakkad Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,100 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 3 H.B. Halli APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Arasikere APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Malegaon APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Suryapeta APMC | ₹3,695 |
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.
That ₹7,405 (200.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹10,012. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,300 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 05 Aug 2026, Palakkad Market APMC set the pace for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.