With the 24 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. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) leader.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,600
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Cowpea (Whole))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.1% 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
Here's how Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Banthara APMC | ₹10,643 |
| 3 Yalburga APMC | ₹8,488 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Koppal APMC | ₹7,510 |
| 6 Arasikere APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Narayanpet APMC | ₹7,091 |
| 8 Gadag APMC | ₹6,597 |
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 ₹5,003 (75.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹10,346. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,600 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 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.