Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Sweet Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Potato Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Sweet Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Sweet Potato is about 25.3% above the period average — just 4.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Sweet Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 6 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Potato.
That ₹3,250 (56.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sweet Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Sweet Potato prices at Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,588. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
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
For Sweet Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
In short, Sweet Potato changed hands at this rate in Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.