In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Chavakkad Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 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.
At this level, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus is about 1.6% below the period average, sitting just 17.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Ulundurpettai 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.
The ₹1,750 (29.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Chavakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹4,877. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate at Chavakkad Market APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.