In today's crop-price rundown for 05 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Yam(Ratalu) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Yam(Ratalu) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.6% below the period average and just 15.4% 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
This table ranks Yam(Ratalu) rates across active mandis for 05 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Surat APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Yam(Ratalu).
That ₹2,000 (22.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Yam(Ratalu) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,592. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 05 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) traded at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.