As fresh arrivals settled on 28 Aug 2026, Kattakada Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Colacasia, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,800 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Colacasia today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Kattakada Market APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day 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 1.8% below the period average and just 10.2% 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
This table ranks Colacasia rates across active mandis for 28 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattakada Market APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹2,300 (35.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Colacasia matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹8,962. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 28 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.