In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 18.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.3% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
The ₹2,150 (32.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Colacasia prices at Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,905. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
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 headline Colacasia rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
All told, this is where Colacasia stood at Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.