As the 15 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Marigold(Calcutta), clocking the day's best rate at ₹40,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Marigold(Calcutta) leader.
01What Put Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹40,000
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 6.2% below the period average and just 33.3% 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
Here's how Marigold(Calcutta) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹40,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹39,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,500 |
| 4 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 6 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 11 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
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 ₹22,500 (128.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹60,000, with the average around ₹42,639. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Marigold(Calcutta), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Marigold(Calcutta). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.