In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityElephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus (Elephant Yam (Suran))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its Today Band
Today's modal rate sits in the Today band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 7.1% 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 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 11 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
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.
At ₹1,050 (16.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,500. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
The headline Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC posted this Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.