In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Koduvayoor Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Colacasia yards.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Colacasia arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 7.3% above the period average and just 11.9% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
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 ₹2,500 (37.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Koduvayoor Market APMC ranged between ₹4,100 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,895. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 05 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Jun | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Jun | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Jun | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
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
Farmers comparing Colacasia rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Colacasia traded at this rate in Koduvayoor Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.