Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Oct 2026, Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Kakada, clocking the day's best rate at ₹85,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹90,000
- Lowest Price Today₹80,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹85,000
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityKakada (Kakada)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Kakada rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Kakada is about 70.0% above the period average, sitting just 5.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Kakada rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ramanathapuram(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 | ₹85,000 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹85,000 |
| 3 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹70,000 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹50,000 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹47,500 |
| 6 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹47,500 |
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 ₹37,500 (78.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Kakada prices at Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹90,000, with the average around ₹49,994. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹55,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹52,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹55,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹52,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹75,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹72,500 |
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
Before carting Kakada to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Kakada on 19 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.