In the day's wholesale-price digest for 08 Aug 2026, Kakada was quoted at ₹42,500 per quintal in Vadaseri APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Kakada Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹45,000
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹42,500
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityKakada (Kakada)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Kakada rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Kakada is about 10.9% below the period average — just 73.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Kakada rates across the markets that reported on 08 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vadaseri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC Leader | ₹55,000 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹52,500 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹42,500 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹37,500 |
| 5 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
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 ₹26,000 (89.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Kakada prices at Vadaseri APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹1,60,000, with the average around ₹47,685. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹55,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
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
The day's best Kakada rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To wrap up, Vadaseri APMC logged this Kakada rate on 08 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.