As the 08 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,600 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Elephant Yam (Suran))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.3% above the period average and just 10.6% 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 08 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹2,100 (38.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹7,220. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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
Before carting Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 08 Aug 2026, Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.