Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Kollam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Colacasia, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,200 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Colacasia leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Colacasia about 8.0% above the period average, and just 3.2% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kollam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 11 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
At ₹2,600 (39.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Colacasia matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹7,400 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,521. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kollam Market APMC was the market to beat for Colacasia on 17 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.