Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Aug 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹6,200 per quintal in Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Sweet Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,400
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Sweet Potato is about 20.5% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% 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
Here's how Sweet Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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 ₹4,000 (66.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Potato prices at Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,400, with the average around ₹5,147. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Sweet Potato rate at Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 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.