As fresh arrivals settled on 08 Sep 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Sep 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Colacasia about 6.5% above the period average, and just 15.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 08 Sep 2026, so you can see where Chengannur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Attingal Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
A spread of ₹3,500 (53.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹8,300, with the average around ₹6,574. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
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
Before carting Colacasia to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Colacasia was priced at this level in Chengannur Market APMC on 08 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.