In the price report dated 17 Jul 2026, Attingal Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Colacasia, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Jul 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 31.0% 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 17 Jul 2026, so you can see where Attingal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Attingal Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Aluva Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
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 ₹3,400 (51.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Colacasia prices at Attingal Market APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹14,500, with the average around ₹10,000. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹14,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹14,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹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
Farmers comparing Colacasia rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Jul 2026, Attingal Market APMC set the pace for Colacasia. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.