Based on what the markets reported on 16 Oct 2026, Khariar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cauliflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cauliflower Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cauliflower is about 2.4% below the period average, sitting just 10.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cauliflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khariar APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Boxonagar APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Boudh APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,548 |
| 8 Tusura APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 9 Bolangir APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Sonamura APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,800 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cauliflower prices at Khariar APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,218. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹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
The headline Cauliflower rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, Khariar APMC led Cauliflower on 16 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.