In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Neyyatinkara Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Neyyatinkara Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Colacasia arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Colacasia is about 0.3% below the period average, sitting just 6.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Colacasia rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 ₹2,150 (32.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Neyyatinkara Market APMC ranged between ₹5,300 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,617. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Colacasia rate at Neyyatinkara Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.