With the 25 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Chengannur Market APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Colacasia about 6.9% above the period average, and just 15.7% 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 25 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chengannur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Madhavapuram Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
That ₹2,250 (33.3%) 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 Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹8,300, with the average around ₹6,550. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chengannur Market APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 25 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.