Based on what the markets reported on 16 Oct 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Cherthala Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Cherthala Market APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
At this level, Cowpea(Veg) is about 6.0% above the period average, sitting just 41.4% 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
Here's how Cowpea(Veg) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹8,400 |
| 2 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Chala Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Thirupathur RM 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.
The ₹2,400 (40.0%) 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 Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,700, with the average around ₹4,812. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cowpea(Veg) stood at Cherthala Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.