With the 01 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Vadaseri APMC stood at the front of the pack for Colacasia, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,250 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.8% above the period average and just 8.3% 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 01 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vadaseri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
At ₹2,500 (43.5%), 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 Vadaseri APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,511. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
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
Selling Colacasia well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 01 Aug 2026, Vadaseri 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.