Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Marigold(Calcutta) yards.
01What's Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 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.
At this level, Marigold(Calcutta) is about 20.3% above the period average, sitting just 15.2% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹48,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,000 |
| 3 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 6 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 8 Vellore APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 9 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
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.
The ₹27,000 (128.6%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹23,000, with the average around ₹16,208. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Marigold(Calcutta) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, this was the Marigold(Calcutta) rate at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.