Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹1,677 per quintal in Dera Baba Nanak APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,677
- Lowest Price Today₹1,677
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,677
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
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.
Right now Colacasia is about 40.7% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
The ₹2,250 (34.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Dera Baba Nanak APMC ranged between ₹766 and ₹1,677, with the average around ₹1,192. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,677 | ₹1,677 | ₹1,677 |
| 13 Oct | ₹831 | ₹831 | ₹831 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,633 | ₹1,633 | ₹1,633 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,677 | ₹1,677 | ₹1,677 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,456 | ₹1,456 | ₹1,456 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,413 | ₹1,413 | ₹1,413 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,266 | ₹1,266 | ₹1,266 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,568 | ₹1,568 | ₹1,568 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,475 | ₹1,475 | ₹1,475 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,288 | ₹1,288 | ₹1,288 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,433 | ₹1,433 | ₹1,433 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,268 | ₹1,268 | ₹1,268 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,387 | ₹1,387 | ₹1,387 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,288 | ₹1,288 | ₹1,288 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,352 | ₹1,352 | ₹1,352 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,633 | ₹1,633 | ₹1,633 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,476 | ₹1,476 | ₹1,476 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,233 | ₹1,233 | ₹1,233 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,468 | ₹1,468 | ₹1,468 |
| 20 Aug | ₹933 | ₹933 | ₹933 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Colacasia changed hands at this rate in Dera Baba Nanak APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.