Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cauliflower was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Gulavati APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Gulavati APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cauliflower is about 2.8% above the period average, sitting just 4.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cauliflower rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cauliflower.
A spread of ₹1,450 (25.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Cauliflower prices at Gulavati APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,300, with the average around ₹2,141. 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 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
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
Before carting Cauliflower to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Cauliflower rate at Gulavati APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.