In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹32,500 per quintal in Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Tiruvannamalai(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₹35,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹32,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Marigold(Calcutta) is about 6.4% below the period average — just 35.0% 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
This table ranks Marigold(Calcutta) rates across active mandis for 18 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 | ₹40,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Vellore APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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 ₹25,000 (108.7%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000, with the average around ₹34,738. 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 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹36,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Marigold(Calcutta) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Marigold(Calcutta) rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.