In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in SMY Baijnath APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put SMY Baijnath APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cauliflower arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cauliflower is about 2.8% above the period average — just 21.4% 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
Here's how Cauliflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Hamirpur APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Bahadurgarh APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Ganaur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 6 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Birmaharajpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 9 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Mansa(Manas Veg Yard) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,348. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
For Cauliflower, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 short, Cauliflower changed hands at this rate in SMY Baijnath 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.