With the 21 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Potato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Sweet Potato today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Potato Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 39.9% above the period average and just 10.0% 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
Here's how Sweet Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Villupuram(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.
A spread of ₹3,000 (50.0%) 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 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,433. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
The headline Sweet Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Sep 2026, Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Sweet Potato. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.