As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Anchal Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Colacasia markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Colacasia about 5.1% above the period average, and just 3.0% 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 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Anchal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,750 (26.9%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹6,700, with the average around ₹6,183. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
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
Selling Colacasia well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Anchal Market APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 16 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.