Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Oct 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Sweet Potato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Potato Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Sweet Potato is about 38.8% above the period average — just 4.2% short of 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
Here's how Sweet Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
The ₹2,000 (33.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Potato prices at Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,142. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
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
Going to the top Sweet Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
In short, Sweet Potato changed hands at this rate in Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Oct 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.