In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Kanjirappally Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Colacasia markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Colacasia is about 3.7% below the period average, sitting just 22.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
That ₹2,150 (32.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Kanjirappally Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,100. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
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
Going to the top Colacasia market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Colacasia rate at Kanjirappally Market APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.