In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 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 Put Kattakada Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.8% above the period average and just 8.2% 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 Aug 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 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
That ₹3,000 (50.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹8,930. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Colacasia, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 Aug 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.