As the 18 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam(Ratalu), clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Yam(Ratalu) today.
01What Put Surat APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Yam(Ratalu) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 49.3% above the period average and just 22.5% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹8,000 (106.7%) 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 Surat APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹10,380. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
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
The headline Yam(Ratalu) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 18 Sep 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.