Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in CHHUTMALPUR APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Colacasia is about 3.9% below the period average — just 40.0% short of 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
The ₹2,500 (37.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Colacasia prices at CHHUTMALPUR APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,561. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Colacasia changed hands at this rate in CHHUTMALPUR APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.