With the 12 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 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.
This puts Marigold(Calcutta) about 53.8% below the period average, and just 72.9% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹40,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹36,000 |
| 3 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Tindivanam APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Marigold(Calcutta).
At ₹25,500 (175.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Marigold(Calcutta) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹35,000, with the average around ₹20,557. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
The takeaway: Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Marigold(Calcutta) at this level on 12 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.