Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) market prices in Shimoga district of Karnataka. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Shimoga.
| Commodity | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) |
| Average Price | ₹6,325 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹3,400 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹8,400 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Shimoga district.
According to latest info, the average price of Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) in Shimoga district is ₹6,325 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹3,400 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹8,400 /quintal. Live prices of Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) from established markets of Shimoga are listed below.
This data was last updated on 10 August 2026.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | Shimoga | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) | Cowpea (Whole)Local | ₹7,900 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 11/01/2021 | Shimoga | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) | Cowpea (Whole)FAQ | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 06/06/2019 | Shikaripura | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) | Cowpea (Whole)Medium | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 |
| 24/03/2017 | Shikaripura | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) | Cowpea (Whole)FAQ | ₹5,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,400 |
15-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Based on 15 years of data, Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) prices in Shimoga typically peak in August (about 32% above the annual average) and bottom out in January (roughly 18% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Record monthly average (high)
₹8,400/quintal
August 2026
Highest single-day price
₹8,400/quintal
August 2026 · Shimoga
Record monthly average (low)
₹820/quintal
June 2004
In records going back to 2002, the highest monthly average for Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) in Shimoga was ₹8,400/quintal in August 2026, while the weakest month on record is June 2004 (₹820/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ₹8,400 | — |
| August 2020 | ₹5,250 | ▼ 8.3% |
| August 2019 | ₹5,725 | — |
| August 2011 | ₹3,750 | — |
| August 2005 | ₹1,480 | ▲ 18.4% |
| August 2004 | ₹1,250 | — |
