In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Kalpetta 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
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
This puts Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus about 9.0% below the period average, and just 16.7% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Ulundurpet RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Parassala Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹1,750 (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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Kalpetta Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,748. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
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
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was priced at this level in Kalpetta Market APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.