In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Aug 2026, Ghaziabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,500 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani).
01What Put Ghaziabad APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹12,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week 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 19.0% above the period average and just 3.8% 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 26 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 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Banthara APMC | ₹9,468 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Bareilly 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.
The ₹4,500 (56.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹10,504. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Before carting Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 26 Aug 2026, Ghaziabad 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.