Across the reporting yards on 09 Aug 2026, Kuttoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,800 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus about 10.4% above the period average, and just 2.5% 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
Here's how Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 09 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 8 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 9 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
At ₹1,800 (30.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Kuttoor Market APMC ranged between ₹6,100 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,067. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,300 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Jun | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,300 |
| 20 Jun | ₹6,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,300 |
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 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kuttoor Market APMC was the market to beat for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus on 09 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.