Going by the latest APMC figures for 15 Aug 2026, Yam(Ratalu) was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Saroornagar,RBZ APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Yam(Ratalu) today.
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam(Ratalu) (Yam (Ratalu))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Yam(Ratalu) about 9.8% above the period average, and right at 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 Saroornagar,RBZ 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Yam(Ratalu).
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.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Yam(Ratalu) prices at Saroornagar,RBZ APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹4,100. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
The day's best Yam(Ratalu) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In a nutshell, Yam(Ratalu) was priced at this level in Saroornagar,RBZ APMC on 15 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.