In the price report dated 12 Oct 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. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Marigold(Calcutta) board.
01What Put Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹40,000
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.9% 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 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹40,000 |
| 2 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 4 Tindivanam APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 5 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹32,000 (400.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹60,000, with the average around ₹42,972. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 09 Sep | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
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 headline Marigold(Calcutta) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 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.