In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Ghaziabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Price
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,000
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 23.8% above the period average — right at 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 20 Oct 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 | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Bhopal APMC | ₹9,815 |
| 3 Fatehpur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Sadulpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹6,000 (85.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹10,503. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
When picking where to sell Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) found its strongest bid at Ghaziabad APMC on 20 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.