As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Kanjirappally Market APMC. This is one of several Colacasia rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- 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 0.9% below the period average, and just 13.3% 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 Kanjirappally 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 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Hasthampatti(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.
The ₹2,500 (37.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Kanjirappally Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,867. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
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
Before carting Colacasia to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kanjirappally Market APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.