In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹30,000 per quintal in Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Marigold(Calcutta) today.
01What's Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹30,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Marigold(Calcutta) is about 12.2% above the period average — just 25.0% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹48,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Vellore APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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.
That ₹25,000 (108.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Marigold(Calcutta) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹40,000, with the average around ₹26,738. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Marigold(Calcutta) changed hands at this rate in Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.