Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Shahaswan APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cauliflower markets.
01What's Behind Today's Cauliflower Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
This puts Cauliflower about 0.4% below the period average, and just 36.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cauliflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 Munnar Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cauliflower.
At ₹1,450 (25.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cauliflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cauliflower prices at Shahaswan APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹3,013. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
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
Selling Cauliflower well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Shahaswan APMC reported Cauliflower at this level on 18 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.