In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Sep 2026, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam(Ratalu), clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,750 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Yam(Ratalu).
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Yam(Ratalu) is about 30.4% above the period average — just 31.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Yam(Ratalu) rates across active mandis for 22 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹13,750 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,300 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Udumalpet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(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.
The ₹6,250 (83.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹10,544. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Yam(Ratalu) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Yam(Ratalu) found its strongest bid at Surat APMC on 22 Sep 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.