Across the reporting yards on 19 Oct 2026, Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam(Ratalu), clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,600 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Yam(Ratalu) today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹9,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Yam(Ratalu) about 7.7% above the period average, and just 23.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Yam(Ratalu) rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 6 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(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 ₹2,100 (28.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹12,600, with the average around ₹8,911. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,550 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,600 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,200 | ₹11,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,200 | ₹11,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,200 | ₹11,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,200 | ₹11,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
The day's best Yam(Ratalu) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Yam(Ratalu) on 19 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.