Going by the latest APMC figures for 22 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in North Paravur Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
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.
Today's rate is about 3.0% above the period average and just 16.7% 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
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where North Paravur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (53.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at North Paravur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,855. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Colacasia today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, North Paravur Market APMC posted this Colacasia rate on 22 Aug 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.