Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Oct 2026, Durg APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,900 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Yam leader.
01What's Behind Today's Yam Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityYam (Yam)
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 about 7.7% above the period average, and just 9.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Yam prices at Durg APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,692. 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 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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, 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
The takeaway: Durg APMC was the market to beat for Yam on 16 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.