In the price report dated 24 Aug 2026, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) was quoted at ₹10,643 per quintal in Banthara APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,643
- Lowest Price Today₹10,643
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,643
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Lobia/Karamani) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.9% above the period average and just 20.8% 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
Here's how Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Banthara APMC | ₹10,643 |
| 3 Noida APMC | ₹10,450 |
| 4 Yalburga APMC | ₹8,488 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Koppal APMC | ₹7,510 |
| 7 Arasikere APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Narayanpet APMC | ₹7,091 |
| 9 Gadag APMC | ₹6,597 |
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.
The ₹5,003 (75.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹13,436, with the average around ₹10,050. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹10,643 | ₹10,643 | ₹10,643 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,535 | ₹10,535 | ₹10,535 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,436 | ₹8,733 | ₹11,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,862 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,535 | ₹10,535 | ₹10,535 |
| 15 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹10,535 | ₹10,535 | ₹10,535 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,685 | ₹8,685 | ₹8,685 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,800 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Banthara APMC posted this Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) rate on 24 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.