Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 24.8% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
This table ranks Yam(Ratalu) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(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 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(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 ₹4,000 (44.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,408. 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 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Yam(Ratalu), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In short, Yam(Ratalu) changed hands at this rate in Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.