Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Elephant Yam (Suran))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.5% below the period average and just 28.1% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 9 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 ₹1,250 (20.8%) 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 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,150. 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 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 19 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
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
Selling Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus traded at this rate in Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.