Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Yam(Ratalu) is about 1.5% above the period average — just 5.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Yam(Ratalu) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,867. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
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
Selling Yam(Ratalu) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 short, Yam(Ratalu) changed hands at this rate in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.