In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Oct 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
This puts Colacasia about 2.9% below the period average, and just 24.3% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 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 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Manubazar APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹2,750 (45.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,700, with the average around ₹2,885. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
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
Before carting Colacasia to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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: Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 19 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.