As the 17 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Kakada was quoted at ₹55,000 per quintal in Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Kakada Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹60,000
- Lowest Price Today₹50,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹55,000
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityKakada (Kakada)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day 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 17.8% above the period average and just 38.9% 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
The table below lines up Kakada rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹1,00,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹72,000 |
| 3 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹70,000 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹55,000 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹55,000 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹37,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Kakada.
The ₹62,500 (166.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Kakada prices at Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹30,000 and ₹90,000, with the average around ₹46,689. 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 | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹55,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹52,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹50,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹47,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹55,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹52,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
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
For Kakada, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Kakada 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.