Going by the latest APMC figures for 31 Jul 2026, Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Marigold(Calcutta), clocking the day's best rate at ₹45,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
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₹45,000
- Lowest Price Today₹45,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹45,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 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.
Today's rate is about 4.3% below the period average and just 25.0% 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 31 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹45,000 |
| 2 Tindivanam APMC | ₹42,500 |
| 3 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹42,000 |
| 4 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹35,500 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹35,500 |
| 6 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹35,000 |
| 7 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹17,500 (63.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹35,000 and ₹60,000, with the average around ₹47,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
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
The day's best Marigold(Calcutta) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 31 Jul 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.