In the price report dated 18 Sep 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Vikasnagar APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 5.6% below the period average and just 53.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(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 ₹3,000 (46.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Vikasnagar APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹1,589. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹900 | ₹1,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Vikasnagar APMC posted this Colacasia rate on 18 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.