In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Perumbavoor Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Colacasia markets.
01What Put Perumbavoor Market APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Colacasia is about 26.6% above the period average — just 12.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Perumbavoor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,450 (36.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,400, with the average around ₹5,133. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Colacasia, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
To wrap up, Perumbavoor Market APMC logged this Colacasia rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.