In today's crop-price rundown for 09 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Pampady Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Colacasia yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 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 18.4% above the period average and just 7.7% 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
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 09 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pampady Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,450 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,750 (45.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Pampady Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,066. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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 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
Bottom line: on 09 Aug 2026, Colacasia traded at this rate in Pampady 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.