If you're looking for today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus price: at Tamil Nadu (state average), the average rate was around ₹4,538 per quintal, trading between a high of ₹4,794 and a low of ₹4,281.
Today's Rate Breakdown — Tamil Nadu (state average)
- Highest Price Today₹4,794 / Qtl
- Lowest Price Today₹4,281 / Qtl
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,538 / Qtl
- Quality Grade /
- Market StateTamil Nadu
In a mandi, 'modal' means the price where the most trade happened. An average of ₹4,538 sitting near a high of ₹4,794 shows healthy demand and active bidding.
Seasonal Context · General Guidance
Most of India is in the monsoon season right now. Heavy rain can disrupt transport and reduce mandi arrivals, which may push some commodity prices higher. For accurate local conditions, check your regional weather department updates.
Where Is Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Getting a Better Price?
| Mandi / Market | Modal Price (₹/Qtl) |
|---|---|
| Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
Across these markets, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus is dearest at Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC (₹6,750) and cheapest at Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC (₹5,000) — a spread of ₹1,750/quintal (35%). Wider gaps can mean better arbitrage for traders willing to move produce between yards.
Recent Price Movement
| Date | High | Low | Average (Modal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2026 | ₹4,794 | ₹4,281 | ₹4,538 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | ₹4,812 | ₹4,361 | ₹4,586 |
| 13 Sep 2026 | ₹4,822 | ₹4,393 | ₹4,608 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | ₹4,785 | ₹4,353 | ₹4,569 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | ₹4,681 | ₹4,253 | ₹4,467 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | ₹4,758 | ₹4,312 | ₹4,535 |
| 09 Sep 2026 | ₹4,746 | ₹4,329 | ₹4,538 |
| 08 Sep 2026 | ₹4,795 | ₹4,356 | ₹4,575 |
| 07 Sep 2026 | ₹4,744 | ₹4,317 | ₹4,530 |
| 06 Sep 2026 | ₹4,778 | ₹4,351 | ₹4,565 |
| 05 Sep 2026 | ₹4,808 | ₹4,388 | ₹4,598 |
| 04 Sep 2026 | ₹4,743 | ₹4,307 | ₹4,525 |
| 03 Sep 2026 | ₹4,728 | ₹4,290 | ₹4,509 |
| 02 Sep 2026 | ₹4,802 | ₹4,380 | ₹4,591 |
| 01 Sep 2026 | ₹4,814 | ₹4,346 | ₹4,580 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | ₹4,839 | ₹4,397 | ₹4,618 |
| 30 Aug 2026 | ₹4,821 | ₹4,402 | ₹4,611 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | ₹4,787 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,569 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | ₹4,788 | ₹4,339 | ₹4,563 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | ₹4,833 | ₹4,389 | ₹4,611 |
For Farmers — When and How Much to Sell?
If you can hold your crop and today's ₹4,538 doesn't satisfy you, don't rush — over the last three months the price dipped to ₹4,253 and also climbed to ₹4,919. Patient, staggered selling tends to work better.
Wholesale Perspective — Buying Advice
Wholesale buyers can read today's market as well-supported. The link between the high and the average (₹4,538) shows sustained demand. In coming days, transport and storage will shape prices.