Looking at how the yards traded on 12 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹25,500 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹25,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Marigold(Calcutta) is about 1.9% above the period average — just 8.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Marigold(Calcutta) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹45,000 |
| 2 Tindivanam APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹37,500 |
| 4 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹36,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 8 Vellore APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 9 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
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.
That ₹23,000 (104.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Marigold(Calcutta) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹25,024. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,500 | ₹24,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Marigold(Calcutta) changed hands at this rate in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.