Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Saroornagar,RBZ APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
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 1.0% below the period average, sitting just 11.1% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Saroornagar,RBZ APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Dindigul(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.
At ₹3,500 (38.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Yam(Ratalu) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Saroornagar,RBZ APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹4,042. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
Before carting Yam(Ratalu) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Yam(Ratalu) stood at Saroornagar,RBZ APMC on 17 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.