In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Marigold(Calcutta) was quoted at ₹30,000 per quintal in Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Marigold(Calcutta) Rate
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₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹30,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityMarigold(Calcutta) (Marigold(Calcutta))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Marigold(Calcutta) is about 3.2% below 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
The table below lines up Marigold(Calcutta) rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹50,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹42,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹33,500 |
| 4 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,500 |
| 5 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 6 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 7 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 10 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
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 ₹33,000 (194.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Marigold(Calcutta) prices at Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹40,000, with the average around ₹31,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
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
Selling Marigold(Calcutta) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Marigold(Calcutta) rate on 21 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.