Turning to the 20 Aug 2026 APMC board, Durg APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,400 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Yam Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam (Yam)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Yam rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 10.0% below the period average and just 25.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Yam rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Durg APMC Leader | ₹2,400 |
| 2 Tiphra APMC | ₹2,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Yam.
The ₹100 (4.3%) 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 prices at Durg APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,668. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Yam yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Durg APMC set the pace for Yam. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.