In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cowpea(Veg) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cowpea(Veg) is about 38.6% below the period average — just 61.4% 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 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 6 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (30.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹2,770. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cowpea(Veg) changed hands at this rate in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.