In the latest market update for 14 Aug 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Pampady Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Pampady Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus is about 8.5% below the period average — just 40.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pampady Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,850 (32.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Pampady Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹4,920. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
The day's best Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pampady Market APMC logged this Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.