In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cowpea(Veg) yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cowpea(Veg) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cowpea(Veg) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 2.3% above the period average, sitting just 24.1% 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
This table ranks Cowpea(Veg) rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹11,800 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ettumanoor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 10 Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Kodumon VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
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.
That ₹4,500 (61.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cowpea(Veg) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹4,300. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cowpea(Veg) stood at Punalur Market APMC on 17 Aug 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.