Across the reporting yards on 30 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.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹35,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹32,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Aug 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.4% below the period average and just 35.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Marigold(Calcutta) rates across active mandis for 30 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Tindivanam APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 6 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 7 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹15,000 (85.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000, with the average around ₹34,370. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 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 |
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, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 30 Aug 2026, Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Marigold(Calcutta). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.