Based on what the markets reported on 22 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Colacasia markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Colacasia is about 3.8% below the period average, sitting just 43.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Colacasia rates across active mandis for 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Piravam Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
The ₹2,750 (42.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹5,717. 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 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
For Colacasia, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Colacasia stood at Kattappana Market APMC on 22 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.