With the 26 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Sweet Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 14.7% above the period average and just 5.0% 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
This table ranks Sweet Potato rates across active mandis for 26 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 8 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Potato.
The ₹3,000 (50.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Sweet Potato prices at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,141. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 26 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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
Selling Sweet Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC posted this Sweet Potato rate on 26 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.