In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Lohian Khas APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Lohian Khas APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cauliflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cauliflower about 0.0% above the period average, and just 5.6% 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
The table below lines up Cauliflower rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Lohian Khas APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 Munnar Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Udhagamandalam(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.
That ₹1,450 (25.2%) 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 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Cauliflower prices at Lohian Khas APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹3,400. 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 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Lohian Khas APMC reported Cauliflower at this level on 18 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.