In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Kakada, clocking the day's best rate at ₹63,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Kakada Price
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹65,000
- Lowest Price Today₹62,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹63,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityKakada (Kakada)
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 129.2% above the period average and just 2.3% 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 Kakada rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹63,500 |
| 2 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹57,500 |
| 3 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹57,500 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹52,500 |
| 5 Vadaseri APMC | ₹27,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹36,000 (130.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹65,000, with the average around ₹27,703. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹65,000 | ₹62,000 | ₹63,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹46,000 | ₹48,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Kakada, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Kakada. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.