Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Oct 2026, Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cauliflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 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
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Ranchi)
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 49.8% above the period average and just 6.3% 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
The table below lines up Cauliflower rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cauliflower.
A spread of ₹1,800 (31.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Cauliflower prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,008. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
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 20 Oct 2026, Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.