Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Kailaras APMC. See where this sits in the day's Colacasia range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Arabi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Colacasia about 27.3% below the period average, and just 45.5% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 ₹2,500 (38.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Colacasia matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Kailaras APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹1,650. 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 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Colacasia yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Colacasia was priced at this level in Kailaras APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.