In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Vikasnagar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 4.9% below the period average, sitting just 53.1% 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
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vikasnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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.
That ₹2,500 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Vikasnagar APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹1,578. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 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 |
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 headline Colacasia rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Colacasia rate at Vikasnagar APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.