In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Oct 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in SMY Nalagarh APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cauliflower Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 38.2% below the period average, and just 58.3% 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
This table ranks Cauliflower rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sonamura APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,680 |
| 5 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
At ₹1,450 (21.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cauliflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at SMY Nalagarh APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,044. 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 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: SMY Nalagarh APMC reported Cauliflower at this level on 19 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.