Cauliflower prices reach ₹6,000, but just ₹400 per quintal in one mandi: check today's rates

Cauliflower Mandi Bhav 21 October 2026: Fresh cauliflower mandi prices have been reported from mandis across Bihar, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. According to the latest mandi prices for October 21, 2026, Bihar's Jainagar mandi recorded the highest maximum price in this report at ₹6,000 per quintal. Cauliflower sold for up to ₹3,700 per quintal in Madhubani and ₹3,200 per quintal in Teghra.

Delhi, the maximum cauliflower price at Azadpur mandi stood at ₹4,000 per quintal. The market received 126.5 tonnes, the highest cauliflower arrival among all the mandis covered in this report. Meanwhile, Mandsaur mandi in Madhya Pradesh recorded a maximum price of ₹3,575 per quintal, while the minimum price in some mandis fell to ₹300 per quintal.

These differences make it important for farmers to check local prices and arrival figures before deciding where to sell their produce.

Cauliflower Mandi Prices Today in Bihar, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh (October 21, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. The cauliflower prices recorded on October 21 show a substantial difference between the highest and lowest market rates. Bihar's Jainagar mandi recorded the highest maximum price at ₹6,000 per quintal, with a minimum price of ₹4,850. However, arrivals there were limited to just 1 tonne. In comparison, Madhubani recorded a maximum price of ₹3,700 per quintal, while Teghra reached ₹3,200.
2. Among Delhi's markets, Azadpur recorded a maximum price of ₹4,000 per quintal. The maximum prices at Keshopur and Ghazipur stood at ₹3,500 and ₹2,600, respectively. The variation in minimum and maximum prices across these markets highlights the importance of checking local rates before taking produce to market.
3. In Madhya Pradesh, Mandsaur recorded the highest maximum price at ₹3,575 per quintal, followed by Sehore at ₹3,000 and Barwaha at ₹2,800. At the lower end, the maximum price was just ₹400 per quintal in Deori and ₹500 in Sagar.
4. The difference between Jainagar's maximum price of ₹6,000 and Deori's maximum price of ₹400 was ₹5,600 per quintal. However, these rates were recorded in different markets, and individual farmers may not necessarily receive the same prices.

Which Mandi Received the Highest Cauliflower Arrivals?

1. Delhi's Azadpur mandi led in arrivals, with 126.5 tonnes of cauliflower. It was followed by Ghazipur with 46.07 tonnes and Keshopur with 42.04 tonnes.
2. In Madhya Pradesh, Indore received 18 tonnes, while Madhubani in Bihar recorded 2.8 tonnes and Deori in Madhya Pradesh received 2.1 tonnes.
3. Barwaha recorded the lowest arrivals at just 0.2 tonnes. Other markets with relatively low arrivals included Chhatarpur at 0.5 tonnes, Sehore at 0.6 tonnes and Gadarwara at 0.7 tonnes.
4. The figures show that higher arrivals do not necessarily mean higher prices. For example, Azadpur recorded 126.5 tonnes of arrivals and a maximum price of ₹4,000 per quintal. Jainagar, on the other hand, recorded just 1 tonne of arrivals but reached a maximum price of ₹6,000 per quintal.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Cauliflower is a perishable vegetable, so farmers should consider more than just the highest quoted price when choosing a mandi. In the latest mandi prices for October 21, Jainagar recorded the highest maximum rate, but arrivals there were only 1 tonne. Farmers bringing larger quantities should not assume that their entire produce will sell at the same rate.
2. Before selling, farmers should consider the quality and freshness of their cauliflower, distance to the mandi, and transportation costs. A nearby market offering a slightly lower price may be more profitable if transport expenses are significantly lower.
3. Farmers should also check the latest local rates and, where possible, compare prices across nearby mandis before dispatching their produce. This can help them make a more informed selling decision and avoid relying solely on the highest reported price.

FAQs:

1. What was the highest cauliflower mandi price on October 21, 2026?

Jainagar market in Bihar recorded the highest maximum price at ₹6,000 per quintal.

2. What was the cauliflower price in Delhi today?

Azadpur recorded a maximum price of ₹4,000 per quintal, followed by Keshopur at ₹3,500 and Ghazipur at ₹2,600.

3. What was the cauliflower price in Madhya Pradesh?

Mandsaur recorded a maximum price of ₹3,575 per quintal, while Sehore reported ₹3,000 and Barwaha ₹2,800.

4. Which market received the highest cauliflower arrivals?

Azadpur market in Delhi received 126.5 tonnes, the highest arrivals among the markets listed in this report.

5. Where can farmers check the latest cauliflower mandi bhav?

Farmers can visit Khetivyapar to check agricultural market prices and compare the latest mandi rates before selling their produce.