In the latest market update for 28 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹13,500 per quintal in Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Marigold(Calcutta) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 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.
At this level, Marigold(Calcutta) is about 38.5% below the period average, sitting just 51.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Marigold(Calcutta) rates across the markets that reported on 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹40,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,500 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 4 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 6 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 7 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 8 Tindivanam APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 9 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 11 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹22,000 (122.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹21,945. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Marigold(Calcutta) stood at Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 28 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.