In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Pampady Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Colacasia yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Colacasia is about 27.4% above the period average, sitting just 7.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 20 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 | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Nedumpaikulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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 ₹1,650 (25.0%) 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 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 ₹5,102. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Colacasia yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Colacasia rate at Pampady Market APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.