Here's the 19 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹7,950 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹8,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,950
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Yam(Ratalu) is about 2.7% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Yam(Ratalu) rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
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 ₹3,700 (39.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Yam(Ratalu) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,600 and ₹10,600, with the average around ₹7,743. 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 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,950 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
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
When picking where to sell Yam(Ratalu), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
All told, this is where Yam(Ratalu) stood at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.