Across the reporting yards on 19 Oct 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 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 30.6% above the period average and just 2.8% 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 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹50,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹42,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹34,000 |
| 4 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹34,000 |
| 5 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 8 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 11 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 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 ₹27,000 (117.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹13,396. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,200 | ₹17,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,600 | ₹13,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹15,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹15,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 21 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹15,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,300 | ₹15,650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹15,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,700 | ₹15,850 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Marigold(Calcutta) rate on 19 Oct 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.