In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Pampady Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Colacasia markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 28.2% above the period average and just 7.1% 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
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 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
That ₹3,000 (52.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Pampady Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,070. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Colacasia market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pampady Market APMC posted this Colacasia rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.