In the day's wholesale-price digest for 28 Aug 2026, 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.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
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.
At this level, Colacasia is about 4.7% above the period average, sitting just 13.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹2,250 (37.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Vadaseri APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹7,880. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Colacasia, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Vadaseri APMC led Colacasia on 28 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.