In the mandi rate roundup for 24 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in CHHUTMALPUR APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Colacasia Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Colacasia arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.5% below the period average and just 22.2% 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
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (42.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Colacasia prices at CHHUTMALPUR APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,513. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Colacasia today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Colacasia traded at this rate in CHHUTMALPUR APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.