Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Pandalam Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cowpea(Veg) yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Pandalam Market APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
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 34.5% below the period average, sitting just 47.8% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pandalam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹10,750 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chennithala VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,950 (58.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Pandalam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹7,333. 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 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cowpea(Veg) rate at Pandalam Market APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.