Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Vithinasserri VFPCK Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cowpea(Veg) Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
Right now Cowpea(Veg) is about 36.6% below the period average — just 47.7% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Anyara(EEC) Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Barpathari APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Hosur(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 ₹3,450 (60.0%) 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 Vithinasserri VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,363. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 30 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
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
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
To wrap up, Vithinasserri VFPCK Market APMC logged this Cowpea(Veg) rate on 18 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.