Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in CHHUTMALPUR APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Colacasia arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Colacasia is about 9.5% above the period average, sitting just 32.0% 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 17 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 Kulai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
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.
That ₹2,050 (30.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at CHHUTMALPUR APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,552. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
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
Farmers comparing Colacasia rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Colacasia stood at CHHUTMALPUR APMC on 17 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.