In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹852 per quintal in Dera Baba Nanak APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
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₹852
- Lowest Price Today₹852
- Average (Modal) Price₹852
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Colacasia is about 16.0% below the period average, sitting just 42.0% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
That ₹2,450 (36.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Dera Baba Nanak APMC ranged between ₹766 and ₹1,468, with the average around ₹1,014. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹852 | ₹852 | ₹852 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,468 | ₹1,468 | ₹1,468 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,266 | ₹1,266 | ₹1,266 |
| 12 Aug | ₹938 | ₹938 | ₹938 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,328 | ₹1,328 | ₹1,328 |
| 08 Aug | ₹982 | ₹982 | ₹982 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,365 | ₹1,365 | ₹1,365 |
| 06 Aug | ₹996 | ₹996 | ₹996 |
| 31 Jul | ₹958 | ₹958 | ₹958 |
| 30 Jul | ₹966 | ₹966 | ₹966 |
| 29 Jul | ₹966 | ₹966 | ₹966 |
| 27 Jul | ₹788 | ₹788 | ₹788 |
| 24 Jul | ₹766 | ₹766 | ₹766 |
| 21 Jul | ₹876 | ₹876 | ₹876 |
| 18 Jul | ₹876 | ₹876 | ₹876 |
| 17 Jul | ₹897 | ₹897 | ₹897 |
| 14 Jul | ₹862 | ₹862 | ₹862 |
| 13 Jul | ₹996 | ₹996 | ₹996 |
| 03 Jul | ₹896 | ₹896 | ₹896 |
| 24 Jun | ₹908 | ₹908 | ₹908 |
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
Before carting Colacasia to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Colacasia stood at Dera Baba Nanak APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.