Quick snapshot for Ernakulam: Colacasia at Piravam Market APMC averaged ₹6,500 per quintal on October 13, 2026, ranging ₹6,000 to ₹7,000. Full trend below.
Piravam Market APMC Auction Report — October 13, 2026
- Highest Price Today₹7,000 / Qtl
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000 / Qtl
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500 / Qtl
- Quality GradeOther / Local
- Market StateKeralam
The takeaway from today's trade: an average of ₹6,500, meaning most produce sold around this level. The average is treated as the 'real market price' because it reflects what most farmers received.
Seasonal Context · General Guidance
This is the Kharif harvest and post-monsoon period. Fresh arrivals rise during these weeks, which can soften prices for surplus commodities. For accurate local conditions, check your regional weather department updates.
Colacasia — Comparison Across the State's Major Mandis
| Mandi / Market | Modal Price (₹/Qtl) |
|---|---|
| Piravam Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
Colacasia Past Trend — Price Record
| Date | High | Low | Average (Modal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Sep 2026 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep 2026 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep 2026 | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Sep 2026 | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep 2026 | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep 2026 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Sep 2026 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Sep 2026 | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Sep 2026 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Sep 2026 | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Sep 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Sep 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
Smart Selling — A Farmer's Guide
Read today's ₹7,000 rate alongside current arrivals. When the price is good, selling some produce is sensible. Selling everything in one day risks a loss if prices fall later.
Market View for Traders
From a wholesale lens, today's ₹7,000 range shows an active market. In a steady phase, the smart approach is to scale up buying only after comparing rates at nearby mandis.