In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,600 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Colacasia yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
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.
This puts Colacasia about 17.3% above the period average, and just 5.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Colacasia rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,600 (39.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,477. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
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
Selling Colacasia well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Parassala Market APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 19 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.