In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Vadaseri APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cabbage, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,250 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Cabbage Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCabbage (Cabbage)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.5% below the period average and just 19.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cabbage rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹5,250 |
| 2 Pampady Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 8 Khunthabandha APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Harippad Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 11 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
The ₹1,250 (31.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cabbage prices at Vadaseri APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,441. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
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
Before carting Cabbage 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
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Vadaseri APMC set the pace for Cabbage. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.