If you're looking for today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus price: at Tamil Nadu (state average), the average rate was around ₹4,555 per quintal, trading between a high of ₹4,779 and a low of ₹4,330.
Today's Rate Breakdown — Tamil Nadu (state average)
- Highest Price Today₹4,779 / Qtl
- Lowest Price Today₹4,330 / Qtl
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,555 / Qtl
- Quality Grade /
- Market StateTamil Nadu
In a mandi, 'modal' means the price where the most trade happened. An average of ₹4,555 sitting near a high of ₹4,779 shows healthy demand and active bidding.
Seasonal Context · General Guidance
This is the Kharif harvest and post-monsoon period. Fresh arrivals rise during these weeks, which can soften prices for surplus commodities. 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) |
|---|---|
| Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
Across these markets, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus is dearest at Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC (₹7,250) and cheapest at Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC (₹5,500) — a spread of ₹1,750/quintal (32%). Wider gaps can mean better arbitrage for traders willing to move produce between yards.
Recent Price Movement
| Date | High | Low | Average (Modal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2026 | ₹4,779 | ₹4,330 | ₹4,555 |
| 31 Oct 2026 | ₹4,789 | ₹4,344 | ₹4,566 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | ₹4,895 | ₹4,421 | ₹4,658 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | ₹4,859 | ₹4,399 | ₹4,629 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | ₹4,837 | ₹4,389 | ₹4,613 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | ₹4,789 | ₹4,354 | ₹4,571 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | ₹4,754 | ₹4,316 | ₹4,535 |
| 25 Oct 2026 | ₹4,817 | ₹4,376 | ₹4,596 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | ₹4,749 | ₹4,299 | ₹4,524 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | ₹4,808 | ₹4,344 | ₹4,576 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | ₹4,825 | ₹4,379 | ₹4,602 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | ₹4,791 | ₹4,330 | ₹4,561 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | ₹4,717 | ₹4,271 | ₹4,494 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | ₹4,748 | ₹4,312 | ₹4,530 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | ₹4,733 | ₹4,281 | ₹4,507 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | ₹4,703 | ₹4,234 | ₹4,469 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | ₹4,725 | ₹4,245 | ₹4,485 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | ₹4,808 | ₹4,325 | ₹4,567 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | ₹4,801 | ₹4,338 | ₹4,569 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | ₹4,785 | ₹4,315 | ₹4,550 |
For Farmers — When and How Much to Sell?
If you can hold your crop and today's ₹4,555 doesn't satisfy you, don't rush — over the last three months the price dipped to ₹4,234 and also climbed to ₹4,895. 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 (₹4,555) shows sustained demand. In coming days, transport and storage will shape prices.