Checking the day's mandi numbers for 14 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Colacasia is about 16.7% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Madhavapuram Market APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,100 (31.3%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,000. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
Selling Colacasia well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 wrap up, RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC logged this Colacasia rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.