Reading today's price tape for 24 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹11,500 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
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.
At this level, Marigold(Calcutta) is about 12.3% below the period average, sitting just 17.9% 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 Marigold(Calcutta) rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹45,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹42,000 |
| 3 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹34,000 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 8 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Marigold(Calcutta).
At ₹36,250 (414.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Marigold(Calcutta) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹13,110. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,800 | ₹12,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,300 | ₹12,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
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 Marigold(Calcutta) 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
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 Marigold(Calcutta) rate at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 24 Aug 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.