In the price report dated 29 Oct 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,800 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,800
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Cowpea (Whole))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.1% above the period average and just 15.7% 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 29 Oct 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 | ₹11,800 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 APMC Jalana APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Gadag APMC | ₹9,469 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani).
A spread of ₹2,331 (24.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹10,914. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 29 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹10,900 | ₹11,800 |
| 28 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹10,900 | ₹11,800 |
| 27 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,900 | ₹11,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,900 | ₹11,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,900 | ₹11,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,900 | ₹11,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,900 | ₹11,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹11,800 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹11,800 | ₹12,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹11,800 | ₹12,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹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
For Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 29 Oct 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.