With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Cauliflower was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Gulavati APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Cauliflower Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cauliflower arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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 1.9% below the period average and just 8.7% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,680 |
| 4 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 (28.1%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Cauliflower prices at Gulavati APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,300, with the average around ₹2,141. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹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
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
Net-net, Gulavati APMC posted this Cauliflower rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.