With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Corn , clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Corn Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Corn (Sweet Corn )
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Sweet Corn about 2.5% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
This table ranks Sweet Corn rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Corn .
The ₹1,500 (37.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Sweet Corn prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,367. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Sweet Corn , though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Sweet Corn on 17 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.