In today's crop-price rundown for 25 Aug 2026, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam(Ratalu), clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 41.0% above the period average and just 18.8% 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 25 Aug 2026, so you can see where Surat 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 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,950 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Yam(Ratalu).
A spread of ₹4,050 (45.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹9,221. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Yam(Ratalu), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 25 Aug 2026, Surat 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.