Going by the latest APMC figures for 15 Aug 2026, Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Marigold(Calcutta), clocking the day's best rate at ₹32,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹35,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹32,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Marigold(Calcutta) about 6.8% below the period average, and just 35.0% 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 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 7 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
At ₹24,000 (282.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Marigold(Calcutta) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000, with the average around ₹34,853. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹36,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹42,500 |
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
The takeaway: Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Marigold(Calcutta) on 15 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.