In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Aug 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹6,350 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Elephant Yam (Suran))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 25.8% above the period average, and just 26.2% 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 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 9 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus.
That ₹1,600 (26.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹5,049. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,450 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus at this level on 16 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.