In the price report dated 12 Aug 2026, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Veg), clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Cowpea(Veg) today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Veg) Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cowpea(Veg) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cowpea(Veg) about 3.2% above the period average, and just 41.7% 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 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Surat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Navsari APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Pabiacherra APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cowpea(Veg).
A spread of ₹4,500 (75.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹10,174. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹12,225 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹11,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹14,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
Selling Cowpea(Veg) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Surat APMC was the market to beat for Cowpea(Veg) on 12 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.