Checking the day's mandi numbers for 25 Aug 2026, Gandai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Yam, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,000 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Yam.
01What Put Gandai APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityYam (Yam)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Yam rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Yam is about 1.3% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Yam rates across active mandis for 25 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gandai APMC Leader | ₹2,000 |
| 2 Durg APMC | ₹1,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Yam.
At ₹200 (11.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Yam matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Yam prices at Gandai APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,975. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
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
To sum up, Gandai APMC led Yam on 25 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.