Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Yam(Ratalu) yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Yam(Ratalu) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Yam(Ratalu) is about 3.2% below the period average, sitting just 10.0% 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
The table below lines up Yam(Ratalu) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹4,000 (44.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,298. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Yam(Ratalu) rate at Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.