In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹6,150 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cauliflower today.
01What Put SMY Dharamshala APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 30.9% above the period average and just 12.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cauliflower rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khariar Road APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Boudh APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Champua APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Champua(Jhumpura) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Bassi Pathana APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Tinsukia Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 9 Ganaur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Gunpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cauliflower.
That ₹3,400 (51.5%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Cauliflower prices at SMY Dharamshala APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,699. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Nov | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 06 Nov | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 05 Nov | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Nov | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Nov | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,850 |
| 02 Nov | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 31 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 24 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Dharamshala APMC posted this Cauliflower rate on 21 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.