Turning to the 12 Aug 2026 APMC board, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.2% above the period average and just 10.9% short of 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,900 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Kulathoopuzha VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Valakom VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 12 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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.
The ₹1,600 (25.4%) 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 Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,570. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 03 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 30 Jun | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chelakkara Market APMC posted this Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate on 12 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.