In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tube Flower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹75,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tube Flower Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹80,000
- Lowest Price Today₹70,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹75,000
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTube Flower (Tube Flower)
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.
At this level, Tube Flower is about 42.4% above the period average, sitting just 6.3% 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
The table below lines up Tube Flower rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹75,000 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹72,500 |
| 3 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹61,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tube Flower.
The ₹14,000 (23.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tube Flower prices at Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹30,000 and ₹80,000, with the average around ₹52,664. 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 | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹57,500 |
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
For Tube Flower, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Tube Flower 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.