As the 16 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Ahmedabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam(Ratalu), clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Ahmedabad APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 3-Day Band
Here's where today's Yam(Ratalu) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 33.8% above the period average and just 2.9% 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
The table below lines up Yam(Ratalu) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Ahmedabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahmedabad APMC Leader | ₹16,500 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 3 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Udumalpet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Yam(Ratalu).
The ₹8,750 (112.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
053-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 3 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Ahmedabad APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹12,333. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹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
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Ahmedabad APMC set the pace for Yam(Ratalu). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.