With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹19,000 per quintal in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Marigold(Calcutta) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 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 15.8% above the period average and just 17.4% 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
This table ranks Marigold(Calcutta) rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹48,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹45,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹35,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 6 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 Vellore APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
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.
The ₹23,500 (95.9%) 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, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹23,000, with the average around ₹16,414. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Marigold(Calcutta) rate on 20 Aug 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.