Across the reporting yards on 18 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. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.9% 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 18 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 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
At ₹2,350 (36.7%), 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Colacasia prices at Vadaseri RM APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,833. 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 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 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.