Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Oct 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Cherthala Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Veg) Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cowpea(Veg) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cowpea(Veg) is about 0.1% below the period average, sitting just 44.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cowpea(Veg) rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vamanapuram Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Vakathanam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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 ₹2,600 (44.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cowpea(Veg) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,700, with the average around ₹4,803. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
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
For Cowpea(Veg), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cowpea(Veg) stood at Cherthala Market APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.