Across the reporting yards on 19 Oct 2026, Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,900 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 3.3% above the period average and just 13.8% 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
The table below lines up Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,900 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Ulundurpet RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Parassala Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,150 (20.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus prices at Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,681. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
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
Farmers comparing Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Paramakudi(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.