In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Kattakada Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 8.3% below the period average and just 18.4% 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
This table ranks Colacasia rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
The ₹2,250 (34.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹8,728. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹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
For Colacasia, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kattakada Market APMC posted this Colacasia rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.