Based on what the markets reported on 23 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 5.2% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% 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
This table ranks Yam(Ratalu) rates across active mandis for 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹1,000 (11.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,400 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,417. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Yam(Ratalu) stood at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 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.