In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹7,050 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Yam(Ratalu) markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 1.9% above the period average, and just 19.9% 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
Here's how Yam(Ratalu) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,550 |
| 2 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹2,050 (27.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Yam(Ratalu) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹8,800, with the average around ₹6,919. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,950 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,950 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,150 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,150 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,150 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Yam(Ratalu) was priced at this level in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.