In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Sep 2026, Kattappana Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam(Ratalu), clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Yam(Ratalu), making it the day's standout.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 7.0% above the period average and just 7.7% 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.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,610. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Yam(Ratalu) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Sep 2026, Kattappana Market 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.