As fresh arrivals settled on 19 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. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Colacasia today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
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.
This puts Colacasia about 7.3% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,500 (37.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹7,400 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,573. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kollam Market APMC was the market to beat for Colacasia on 19 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.