Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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 11.5% below the period average, sitting just 15.0% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Attingal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
The ₹2,000 (29.6%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Vadakkenchery Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,605. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Colacasia rate at Vadakkenchery Market APMC on 19 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.