Turning to the 20 Aug 2026 APMC board, Neeleswaram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,800 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Neeleswaram Market APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus about 14.3% above the period average, and just 2.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neeleswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
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 ₹450 (7.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Neeleswaram Market APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,947. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Jun | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Jun | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
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
For Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Neeleswaram Market APMC was the market to beat for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus on 20 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.