In the price report dated 18 Jul 2026, Kattakada Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Colacasia, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Colacasia leader.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.1% above the period average and right at 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 18 Jul 2026, so you can see where Kattakada Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattakada Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Kollam Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 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.
The ₹2,400 (36.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,900. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Colacasia, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Jul 2026, Kattakada 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.