As the 22 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Colacasia was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Madhavapuram Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 24.2% below the period average and just 38.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Colacasia rates across active mandis for 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kulai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
The ₹2,500 (37.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Madhavapuram Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹7,655. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,900 |
| 06 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
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
The day's best Colacasia rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Madhavapuram Market APMC posted this Colacasia rate on 22 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.