With the 24 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹12,250 per quintal in Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,250
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Marigold(Calcutta) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 24.3% above the period average and just 23.4% 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 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹45,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹42,000 |
| 3 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹34,000 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 8 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
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.
That ₹36,250 (414.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Marigold(Calcutta) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹9,855. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 23 Aug | ₹12,800 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Marigold(Calcutta) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) traded at this rate in Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.