In the mandi rate roundup for 14 Aug 2026, Aralamoodu Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cauliflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Cauliflower Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cauliflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 34.7% above the period average and right at 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 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Madhubani APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Gunpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Boudh APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 APMC Keshopur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Karanjia APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cauliflower.
That ₹4,000 (66.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cauliflower fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cauliflower prices at Aralamoodu Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,425. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
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
The headline Cauliflower rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Aug 2026, Aralamoodu 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.