Reading today's price tape for 23 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹24,000 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Marigold(Calcutta) is about 3.1% below the period average — just 14.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Marigold(Calcutta) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹48,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹47,500 |
| 3 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹36,000 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 6 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 8 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 9 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹27,000 (128.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹24,766. 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 | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,500 | ₹24,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 02 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
Going to the top Marigold(Calcutta) 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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Marigold(Calcutta) changed hands at this rate in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.