As the 17 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Piravam Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Veg) Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 19.4% above the period average and just 15.0% 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(Veg) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹11,800 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ettumanoor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 10 Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Kodumon VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,500 (61.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,118. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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(Veg) 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Piravam Market APMC posted this Cowpea(Veg) rate on 17 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.