With the 20 Jul 2026 auctions now in, Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Marigold(Calcutta), clocking the day's best rate at ₹48,000 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What's Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹48,000
- Lowest Price Today₹48,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹48,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Jul 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Marigold(Calcutta) about 11.9% above the period average, and just 20.0% 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 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹48,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹45,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹42,500 |
| 4 Tindivanam APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹35,500 |
| 7 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹34,500 |
| 8 Vellore APMC | ₹34,000 |
| 9 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
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.
At ₹19,000 (65.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Marigold(Calcutta) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹30,000 and ₹60,000, with the average around ₹42,886. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹36,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹36,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹58,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹53,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹58,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹54,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹51,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹48,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹42,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Marigold(Calcutta) on 20 Jul 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.