Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Colacasia was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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 7.8% above the period average, sitting just 8.1% 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
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 Kulai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
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 ₹2,050 (30.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Colacasia prices at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹6,200, with the average around ₹5,290. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
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 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
To sum up, this was the Colacasia rate at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.