Going by the latest APMC figures for 29 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Colacasia range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Colacasia about 17.3% above the period average, and just 3.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 29 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹1,250 (19.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Colacasia matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Colacasia prices at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,606. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 28 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 27 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 26 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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
Selling Colacasia well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Colacasia was priced at this level in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 29 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.