Across the reporting yards on 16 Aug 2026, Kakada was quoted at ₹31,000 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Kakada today.
01What Put Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹32,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹31,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityKakada (Kakada)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 16.2% above the period average and just 42.6% 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 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹52,500 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 3 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 4 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Kakada.
That ₹25,500 (94.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Kakada fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Kakada prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹54,000, with the average around ₹26,679. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 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 |
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 Kakada, 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 16 Aug 2026, Kakada traded at this rate in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.