In the mandi rate roundup for 23 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Perumbavoor Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Perumbavoor Market APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 33.6% above the period average and just 12.5% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 5 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Tindivanam APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
A spread of ₹2,350 (40.9%) 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 Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,240. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,200 |
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
Net-net, Perumbavoor Market APMC posted this Colacasia rate on 23 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.