In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹7,250 per quintal in PMY Kangra APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cauliflower yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Cauliflower Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
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 39.7% above the period average — just 9.4% 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
Here's how Cauliflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khariar Road APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Madhubani APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Bassi Pathana APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ladwa APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Boudh APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Gunpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹3,500 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cauliflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at PMY Kangra APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,190. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, PMY Kangra APMC logged this Cauliflower rate on 18 Aug 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.