In the latest market update for 20 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Colacasia markets.
01What Put SMY Dharamshala APMC on Top Today
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Colacasia is about 2.7% below the period average — just 23.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Colacasia rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Nedumpaikulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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 ₹1,650 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at SMY Dharamshala APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹2,981. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,450 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,350 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Colacasia changed hands at this rate in SMY Dharamshala APMC on 20 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.