Here's the 28 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Sweet Potato markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Sweet Potato)
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.
At this level, Sweet Potato is about 19.9% above the period average, sitting just 13.8% 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 Sweet Potato rates across active mandis for 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,000 (33.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Sweet Potato prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,671. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 28 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 26 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Sweet Potato rate at Palakkad Market APMC on 28 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.