Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Harbartganj Daily Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cauliflower about 3.2% above the period average, and just 31.3% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
A spread of ₹1,800 (28.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at Harbartganj Daily Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,332. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
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
Farmers comparing Cauliflower rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Harbartganj Daily Market APMC reported Cauliflower at this level on 17 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.