With the 19 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Pampady Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cauliflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cauliflower Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cauliflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 20.3% above the period average and just 7.1% 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
Here's how Cauliflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pampady Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
| 5 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Damnagar APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (30.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cauliflower fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at Pampady Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,404. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cauliflower, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Pampady Market APMC set the pace for Cauliflower. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.