Across the reporting yards on 20 Oct 2026, Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Marigold(Calcutta), clocking the day's best rate at ₹50,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹50,000
- Lowest Price Today₹50,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹50,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Marigold(Calcutta) about 17.3% above the period average, and just 16.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Marigold(Calcutta) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹50,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹42,000 |
| 3 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 4 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Marigold(Calcutta).
A spread of ₹32,000 (177.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
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. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Marigold(Calcutta) on 20 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.