Here's the 24 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Thamarassery Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 1.4% above the period average — just 29.4% 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 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thamarassery Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 9 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹750 (11.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Thamarassery Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹4,736. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
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 headline Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus changed hands at this rate in Thamarassery Market APMC on 24 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.