Going by the latest APMC figures for 13 Oct 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Mananthavady Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Veg) Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cowpea(Veg) about 15.0% above the period average, and just 13.3% 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
Here's how Cowpea(Veg) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 3 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Ezhamkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Thrikkodithanam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹3,300 (50.8%) 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 Mananthavady Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,392. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cowpea(Veg) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In a nutshell, Cowpea(Veg) was priced at this level in Mananthavady Market APMC on 13 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.