In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Kakada was quoted at ₹50,000 per quintal in Gudimalkapur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Kakada yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Kakada Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹70,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹50,000
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date16 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 30.9% above the period average, sitting just 28.6% 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
This table ranks Kakada rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹1,00,000 |
| 2 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹70,000 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹55,000 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹55,000 |
| 5 Gudimalkapur APMC | ₹50,000 |
| 6 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹43,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹37,500 |
| 8 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹20,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Kakada.
The ₹80,000 (400.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Kakada prices at Gudimalkapur APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹70,000, with the average around ₹38,200. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹70,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹60,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹50,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹50,000 |
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
Going to the top Kakada market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Kakada rate at Gudimalkapur APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.