As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Kattakada Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Here's where today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.1% above the period average and right at the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 11 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus.
The ₹1,050 (16.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
055-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 5 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹4,200. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
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
Selling Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus traded at this rate in Kattakada Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.