In today's crop-price rundown for 29 Aug 2026, 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. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Marigold(Calcutta), making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹40,000
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Marigold(Calcutta) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.6% 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
This table ranks Marigold(Calcutta) rates across active mandis for 29 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹40,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,500 |
| 3 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 4 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 5 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Tindivanam APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 8 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 9 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,250 |
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 ₹24,750 (162.3%) 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 ₹30,000 and ₹60,000, with the average around ₹45,777. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹47,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Marigold(Calcutta), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 29 Aug 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.