In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹3,300 per quintal in SMY Nalagarh APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Colacasia yards.
01What Put SMY Nalagarh APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 3-Day Band
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Colacasia about 15.1% above the period average, and just 5.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Nalagarh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (37.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 3-Day Trend
Over the last 3 days, Colacasia prices at SMY Nalagarh APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,867. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Colacasia was priced at this level in SMY Nalagarh APMC on 14 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.