With the 09 Sep 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 ₹11,100 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,100
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date09 Sep 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 6.0% above the period average and just 11.2% 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 09 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,100 |
| 2 Gadag APMC | ₹9,366 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,593 |
| 5 Narayanpet APMC | ₹6,495 |
| 6 Suryapeta APMC | ₹6,273 |
| 7 APMC Devala APMC | ₹5,605 |
| 8 Sadulpur 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 ₹6,100 (122.0%) 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 ₹12,500, with the average around ₹10,471. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,300 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 09 Sep 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.