As the 20 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Potato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Sweet Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Sweet Potato about 101.3% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Sweet Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Tiruchengode APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Potato.
At ₹5,000 (100.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sweet Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Potato prices at Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹4,967. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Sweet Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Sweet Potato on 20 Aug 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.