Based on what the markets reported on 16 Aug 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Kahithapattarai(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₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Right now Marigold(Calcutta) is about 20.6% below the period average — just 54.5% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹54,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹45,000 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,000 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Tindivanam APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 8 Vellore APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Marigold(Calcutta).
At ₹31,000 (134.8%), 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 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹44,000, with the average around ₹25,180. 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 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Marigold(Calcutta) changed hands at this rate in Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 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.