In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 9.8% above the period average and just 3.6% 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 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sankarankoil(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 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
A spread of ₹2,000 (29.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Colacasia prices at Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,150. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
For Colacasia, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Colacasia rate on 21 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.