As the 23 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam(Ratalu), clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Yam(Ratalu) leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.1% above the period average and just 9.1% 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.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Yam(Ratalu) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,950 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,300 (14.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,989. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.