Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Oct 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Punalur Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,700
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cowpea(Veg) about 20.4% above the period average, and just 8.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cowpea(Veg) rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Punalur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vamanapuram Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Pandalam Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Kodumon VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Ranniangadi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Thrikkodithanam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pala Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cowpea(Veg).
The ₹2,300 (37.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,569. 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 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cowpea(Veg) was priced at this level in Punalur Market APMC on 20 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.