In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 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 5.4% below the period average and just 44.9% 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 24 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
At ₹2,150 (32.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Colacasia matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹5,708. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Colacasia rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Oct 2026, Colacasia traded at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.