As fresh arrivals settled on 23 Aug 2026, Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Kakada, clocking the day's best rate at ₹77,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹80,000
- Lowest Price Today₹75,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹77,500
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityKakada (Kakada)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 211.0% above the period average and just 3.1% 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
Here's how Kakada rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹77,500 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹72,500 |
| 4 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹72,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹5,500 (7.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Kakada prices at Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹80,000, with the average around ₹24,918. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹77,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹47,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹47,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹36,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹36,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹41,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹36,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
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
For Kakada, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 23 Aug 2026, Athur(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.