In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Chathanoor Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cowpea(Veg) Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cowpea(Veg) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cowpea(Veg) is about 6.2% above the period average — just 14.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cowpea(Veg) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vamanapuram Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
That ₹2,750 (47.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cowpea(Veg) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Chathanoor Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,650. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cowpea(Veg) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chathanoor Market APMC logged this Cowpea(Veg) rate on 20 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.