In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,600 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Colacasia is about 16.3% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 6 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
A spread of ₹1,650 (25.0%) 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 Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,537. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Colacasia rate at Parassala Market APMC on 23 Aug 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.