As the 15 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam(Ratalu) Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
This puts Yam(Ratalu) about 0.5% below the period average, and just 23.9% 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
The table below lines up Yam(Ratalu) rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹8,797. 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 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
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
Before carting Yam(Ratalu) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Yam(Ratalu) at this level on 15 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.