Reading today's price tape for 03 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Yam(Ratalu) yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Yam(Ratalu) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Yam(Ratalu) is about 4.3% below the period average, sitting just 16.9% 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 Yam(Ratalu) rates across active mandis for 03 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Surat APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (22.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,640. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
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
Going to the top Yam(Ratalu) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Yam(Ratalu) stood at Kattappana Market APMC on 03 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.