With the 22 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Colacasia was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Sasthamkotta Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Colacasia range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Sasthamkotta Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 17.6% below the period average and just 43.8% 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
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 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kulai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
That ₹2,600 (39.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Sasthamkotta Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,464. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 Oct 2026, Colacasia traded at this rate in Sasthamkotta 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.