In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹10,500 per quintal in Vellore RM APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Marigold(Calcutta) today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Marigold(Calcutta) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Marigold(Calcutta) is about 2.9% below the period average, sitting just 25.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Marigold(Calcutta) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vellore RM APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹50,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹45,000 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹36,000 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,500 |
| 5 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 7 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
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 ₹26,500 (112.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Vellore RM APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹10,813. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Marigold(Calcutta) stood at Vellore RM APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.