Pulling together the 18 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Colacasia was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Gulavati APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Colacasia is about 44.6% below the period average, sitting just 48.8% 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
The ₹2,150 (32.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Colacasia prices at Gulavati APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,300, with the average around ₹3,972. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
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
The day's best Colacasia rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Colacasia stood at Gulavati APMC on 18 Oct 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.