Pulling together the 20 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Colacasia was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Gulavati APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Gulavati APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Colacasia is about 44.3% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Colacasia prices at Gulavati APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,300, with the average around ₹3,951. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Colacasia, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 20 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.