In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Ahirora 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
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
This puts Cowpea(Veg) about 0.9% below the period average, and just 25.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cowpea(Veg) rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ahirora APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Pampady Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 5 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Ranniangadi Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Thrikkodithanam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Pala Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cowpea(Veg).
At ₹4,000 (57.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cowpea(Veg) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Ahirora APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,514. 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 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cowpea(Veg) was priced at this level in Ahirora APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.