Here's the 30 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Colacasia was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Balarampuram Market APMC. This is one of several Colacasia rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Balarampuram Market APMC on Top Today
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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
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 6.5% below the period average — just 11.1% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 30 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattakada Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,600 (40.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Colacasia prices at Balarampuram Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,556. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Colacasia changed hands at this rate in Balarampuram Market APMC on 30 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.