Question 1

What is the current average price of Colacasia in Meghalaya?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Colacasia in Meghalaya is currently ₹4,898 per quintal (₹48.98/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Colacasia available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Colacasia is ₹35 per quintal in Jowai Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Colacasia being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Colacasia is recorded at ₹8,500 per quintal in Tura Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Colacasia prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 11 Mandis in Meghalaya today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Colacasia prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Meghalaya, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Colacasia?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹4,898, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Meghalaya have the best Colacasia rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
South West Garo Hills	2	₹1,000	₹3,200	₹2,150
West Jaintia Hills	2	₹35	₹8,500	₹4,455
East Jaintia Hills	1	₹3,000	₹6,000	₹4,500
East Garo Hills	1	₹2,000	₹6,500	₹4,756
South Garo Hills	1	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,500
West Garo Hills	3	₹4,000	₹8,500	₹6,082

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
ColacasiaOther	Dadengiri	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹4500	₹4300	2026-02-04
ColacasiaOther	Gasuapara	South Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-02-04
ColacasiaOther	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹6500	₹7000	₹6800	2026-02-04
ColacasiaOther	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹6500	₹7000	₹6800	2026-02-03
ColacasiaOther	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹6500	₹7000	₹6700	2026-02-02
ColacasiaOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹6000	₹5000	2026-01-31
ColacasiaOther	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹6500	₹6200	2026-01-29
ColacasiaOther	Gasuapara	South Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-01-28
ColacasiaOther	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹6500	₹6200	2026-01-28
ColacasiaOther	Dadengiri	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹4500	₹4200	2026-01-28

Colacasia Mandi Prices Today in Meghalaya

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