With the 26 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Colacasia was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Chakrata APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Chakrata APMC on Top Today
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₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Colacasia)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Colacasia rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Colacasia about 26.1% below the period average, and just 57.1% 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 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kollam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Colacasia.
That ₹2,000 (29.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Chakrata APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹1,623. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹900 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chakrata APMC reported Colacasia at this level on 26 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.