Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹2,944 per quintal in Bahadajholla APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,944
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,944
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its Today Band
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Colacasia is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Paramakudi(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.
That ₹2,450 (36.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Colacasia prices at Bahadajholla APMC ranged between ₹2,944 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,944. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Colacasia stood at Bahadajholla APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.