Across the reporting yards on 23 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹3,850 per quintal in Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Colacasia about 2.8% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 5 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Tindivanam APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
At ₹2,350 (40.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Colacasia matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,744. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Colacasia, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 23 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.