In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹6,850 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Elephant Yam (Suran))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus about 0.3% below the period average, and just 16.5% 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
Here's how Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,200 (20.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹6,871. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,850 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,450 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was priced at this level in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 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.