Going by the latest APMC figures for 02 Sep 2026, Kollam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Colacasia, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,200 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Colacasia, making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Colacasia about 6.8% 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
This table ranks Colacasia rates across active mandis for 02 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 10 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Thalayolaparambu 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 ₹2,700 (41.5%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹7,400 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,618. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 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 |
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 headline Colacasia rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
The takeaway: Kollam Market APMC was the market to beat for Colacasia on 02 Sep 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.