In the mandi rate roundup for 30 Oct 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,300 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,300
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date30 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Cowpea (Whole))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.7% above the period average and just 12.1% 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 30 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 | ₹12,300 |
| 2 Gadag APMC | ₹11,150 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Sujangarh APMC | ₹8,650 |
| 5 Fatehpur APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Ramdurga 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.
A spread of ₹4,300 (53.8%) 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 Trend at a Glance
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. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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 30 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.