Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rose(Local), clocking the day's best rate at ₹40,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Rose(Local) Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹40,000
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRose(Local) (Rose (Local))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rose(Local) is about 0.6% below the period average, sitting just 20.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rose(Local) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹40,000 |
| 2 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Tindivanam APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 8 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 9 Vellore APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
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.
At ₹24,500 (158.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rose(Local) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rose(Local) prices at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹30,000 and ₹50,000, with the average around ₹40,238. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Rose(Local) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Rose(Local) on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.