With the 18 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹4,034 per quintal in Kalanaur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹4,034
- Lowest Price Today₹4,034
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,034
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cauliflower about 7.5% below the period average, and just 13.0% 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
This table ranks Cauliflower rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Madhubani APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Dungurapalli APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Ladwa APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Boudh APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Bolangir APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
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.
That ₹3,450 (61.1%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cauliflower prices at Kalanaur APMC ranged between ₹4,034 and ₹4,635, with the average around ₹4,361. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹4,034 | ₹4,034 | ₹4,034 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,635 | ₹4,635 | ₹4,635 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,157 | ₹4,157 | ₹4,157 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,557 | ₹4,557 | ₹4,557 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,310 | ₹4,310 | ₹4,310 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,471 | ₹4,471 | ₹4,471 |
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
When picking where to sell Cauliflower, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
The takeaway: Kalanaur APMC reported Cauliflower at this level on 18 Sep 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.