Going by the latest APMC figures for 19 Oct 2026, Sonamura APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cauliflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,200 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Cauliflower Price
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCauliflower (Cauliflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.8% above the period average and just 8.9% 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 Sonamura APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,680 |
| 5 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
At ₹1,600 (24.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cauliflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cauliflower prices at Sonamura APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,467. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
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
When picking where to sell Cauliflower, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Sonamura 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.