In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Kalyanpur 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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 2.7% above the period average and just 28.9% 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ranniangadi Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Pala Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
At ₹9,500 (158.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cowpea(Veg) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Kalyanpur APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹8,300, with the average around ₹5,747. 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 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹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
Going to the top Cowpea(Veg) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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, Kalyanpur APMC posted this Cowpea(Veg) rate on 17 Oct 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.