Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Green Chilli was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Mecheri(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Mecheri(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGreen Chilli (Green Chilly)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Green Chilli rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Green Chilli is about 5.0% below the period average, sitting just 22.7% 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
Here's how Green Chilli rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Teliamura APMC Leader | ₹15,600 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Thirupathur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Green Chilli.
At ₹8,850 (131.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Green Chilli matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Green Chilli prices at Mecheri(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,474. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Green Chilli today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
All told, this is where Green Chilli stood at Mecheri(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 18 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.