Going by the latest APMC figures for 19 Oct 2026, Aralamoodu Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cauliflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Cauliflower leader.
01What's Behind Today's Cauliflower Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
Today's rate is about 7.7% above the period average and just 10.0% 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
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 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Sonamura APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,680 |
| 6 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (28.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cauliflower prices at Aralamoodu Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,354. 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 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
For Cauliflower, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 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.