Turning to the 27 Aug 2026 APMC board, Vadaseri APMC stood at the front of the pack for Colacasia, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,750 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Vadaseri 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
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 11.1% above 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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 ₹2,500 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Vadaseri APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹7,875. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹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
Going to the top Colacasia market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 27 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.