In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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.
This puts Yam(Ratalu) about 21.3% below the period average, and just 27.5% 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 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹4,500 (52.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,371. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Yam(Ratalu) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Yam(Ratalu) at this level on 31 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.