Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Zira APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cauliflower yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cauliflower Rate
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cauliflower is about 34.8% below the period average — just 46.4% 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
This table ranks Cauliflower rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,680 |
| 4 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cauliflower.
That ₹1,800 (28.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cauliflower fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at Zira APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹4,600. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cauliflower, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Zira APMC logged this Cauliflower rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.