In the price report dated 12 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Colacasia about 14.1% below the period average, and just 15.0% 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 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vadakkenchery 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 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Manubazar APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
That ₹2,150 (32.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Vadakkenchery Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,900. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Vadakkenchery Market APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 12 Oct 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.