In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in SMY Baijnath 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
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₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- 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.
This puts Cauliflower about 2.7% below the period average, and just 25.7% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ladwa APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Gunpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 3 Ganaur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Karanjia APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 6 Narnaul APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Damnagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 SMY Jogindernagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,400 (42.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,344. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
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
Selling Cauliflower well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cauliflower was priced at this level in SMY Baijnath APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.