In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Yam(Ratalu) today.
01What's Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.4% below the period average and just 23.9% 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 Yam(Ratalu) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 KKNagar(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 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Sivakasi(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 ₹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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹8,788. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
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
For Yam(Ratalu), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Yam(Ratalu) rate on 16 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.