In the latest market update for 17 Oct 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹6,400 per quintal in Madhavapuram Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Madhavapuram Market 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₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cauliflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cauliflower is about 4.1% below the period average — just 17.9% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,680 |
| 4 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cauliflower.
At ₹1,800 (28.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cauliflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at Madhavapuram Market APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹7,800, with the average around ₹6,675. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,900 |
| 06 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,350 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Cauliflower, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 short, Cauliflower changed hands at this rate in Madhavapuram Market APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.