Pulling together the 21 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Bowenpally APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 16.6% below the period average, sitting just 63.3% 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
This table ranks Yam(Ratalu) rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Surat APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Namakkal(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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Bowenpally APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹2,638. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
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
Selling Yam(Ratalu) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
All told, this is where Yam(Ratalu) stood at Bowenpally APMC on 21 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.