In the price report dated 23 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹3,300 per quintal in Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Colacasia about 13.2% below the period average, and just 45.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Colacasia rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vandavasi(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 | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹5,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,450 (59.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Colacasia matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Colacasia prices at Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,801. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Colacasia yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 23 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.