Reading today's price tape for 21 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. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Surat APMC on Top Today
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cowpea(Veg) is about 3.0% above the period average, sitting just 41.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cowpea(Veg) rates across the markets that reported on 21 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 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Ezhamkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Pazhayannur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹4,000 (61.5%), 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 Surat APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹10,190. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹11,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Surat APMC led Cowpea(Veg) on 21 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.