Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Marigold(Calcutta) about 10.2% below the period average, and just 28.6% 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
The table below lines up Marigold(Calcutta) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mettur(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 | ₹50,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹39,000 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹36,500 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 5 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹20,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Marigold(Calcutta).
The ₹30,000 (150.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹22,272. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
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
Before carting Marigold(Calcutta) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Marigold(Calcutta) was priced at this level in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.