In the latest market update for 05 Sep 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sweet Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Sep 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Sweet Potato is about 23.8% above the period average — right at 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
The table below lines up Sweet Potato rates across the markets that reported on 05 Sep 2026, so you can see where Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Tiruchengode APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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 ₹3,750 (71.4%) 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 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,848. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Before carting Sweet Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In short, Sweet Potato changed hands at this rate in Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 05 Sep 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.