In the mandi rate roundup for 12 Aug 2026, Kakada was quoted at ₹42,500 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Kakada Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Kakada arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹45,000
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹42,500
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityKakada (Kakada)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Kakada about 61.2% above the period average, and just 21.3% 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 Kakada rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹62,500 |
| 2 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹42,500 |
| 3 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹37,500 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹37,500 |
| 5 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹33,000 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
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.
The ₹30,000 (92.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Kakada prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹54,000, with the average around ₹26,370. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹54,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹52,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹44,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹43,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
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 Kakada 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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Kakada was priced at this level in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.