Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Thrippunithura Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cauliflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,200 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Thrippunithura Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
Right now Cauliflower is about 31.2% above the period average — just 8.9% 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
This table ranks Cauliflower rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cauliflower.
The ₹1,950 (31.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Cauliflower prices at Thrippunithura Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,252. 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 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cauliflower yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Cauliflower found its strongest bid at Thrippunithura Market APMC on 17 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.