With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in APMC Ratnagiri (Nachane) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cauliflower Price
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cauliflower about 39.2% above the period average, and just 10.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cauliflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 9 Aroor Market APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
At ₹2,000 (34.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cauliflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cauliflower prices at APMC Ratnagiri (Nachane) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,232. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
The day's best Cauliflower rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: APMC Ratnagiri (Nachane) APMC reported Cauliflower at this level on 19 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.