As the 25 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cauliflower markets.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 3.6% above the period average and just 25.7% 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
The table below lines up Cauliflower rates across the markets that reported on 25 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Palampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Boudh APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Ganaur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Karanjia APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 SMY Jogindernagar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
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.
That ₹2,850 (50.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cauliflower fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,019. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Palampur APMC posted this Cauliflower rate on 25 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.