With the 18 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹15,500 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Marigold(Calcutta) yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Marigold(Calcutta) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 15.7% 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
The table below lines up Marigold(Calcutta) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 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 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹48,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹48,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,500 |
| 6 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 8 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 11 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
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 ₹20,500 (74.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹13,400. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹15,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,700 | ₹15,850 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,600 | ₹14,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,200 | ₹14,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 08 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 07 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 06 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 05 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,800 | ₹13,900 |
| 04 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 03 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,200 | ₹14,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 30 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,800 | ₹13,900 |
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 Marigold(Calcutta) 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
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
Net-net, Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Marigold(Calcutta) rate on 18 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.