Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Oct 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Surat APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Yam(Ratalu) yards.
01What Put Surat APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Yam(Ratalu) is about 17.0% below the period average, sitting just 56.3% 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
Here's how Yam(Ratalu) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 7 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,100 (28.0%) 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, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹10,537. 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 | ₹11,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
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 Yam(Ratalu) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Yam(Ratalu) stood at Surat APMC on 19 Oct 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.