In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹25,000 per quintal in Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹25,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Marigold(Calcutta) about 7.6% below the period average, and just 21.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Marigold(Calcutta) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹54,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹45,000 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,000 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 8 Vellore APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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.
At ₹31,000 (134.8%), 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹27,067. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹32,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹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 Marigold(Calcutta), 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Marigold(Calcutta) at this level on 16 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.