With the 23 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,600 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) board.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,600
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Cowpea (Whole))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.4% above the period average and just 7.2% 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 23 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 | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
At ₹3,600 (45.0%), 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹10,323. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹11,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 23 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.