In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) was quoted at ₹8,641 per quintal in Ghaziabad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,641
- Lowest Price Today₹8,641
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,641
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) is about 17.0% below the period average — just 33.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹8,641 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Suryapeta APMC | ₹6,093 |
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 ₹5,507 (90.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹10,417. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹9,122 | ₹9,122 | ₹9,122 |
| 20 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,798 | ₹9,798 | ₹9,798 |
| 17 Oct | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,985 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,641 | ₹8,641 | ₹8,641 |
| 08 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,515 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹10,846 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,830 |
| 08 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹8,573 | ₹8,573 | ₹8,573 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ghaziabad APMC logged this Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.