In the latest market update for 22 Aug 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹6,650 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus today.
01What Put Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Elephant Yam (Suran))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus is about 7.8% below the period average, sitting just 21.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates across active mandis for 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 7 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Udumalpet 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 ₹950 (15.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
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 ₹7,215. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,650 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus stood at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.