In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Vadaseri RM APMC stood at the front of the pack for Colacasia, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,750 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Colacasia leader.
01What Put Vadaseri RM APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 4-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.4% below the period average and just 7.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vadaseri RM APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(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.
A spread of ₹2,250 (34.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Colacasia prices at Vadaseri RM APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,875. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
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
The day's best Colacasia rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Vadaseri RM APMC set the pace for Colacasia. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.