In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹4,850 per quintal in Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Cauliflower Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cauliflower is about 6.2% above the period average — just 11.8% 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
The table below lines up Cauliflower rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Champua APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Bahadurgarh APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ganaur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Gunpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 8 Kesinga APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Birmaharajpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Piravam Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,700 (27.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cauliflower prices at Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,567. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,850 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,420 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,820 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,850 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,940 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,860 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,850 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
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 Cauliflower 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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cauliflower changed hands at this rate in Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC on 17 Aug 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.