From today's trading desk on 19 Oct 2026, Udumalpettai RM APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Potato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,000 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Sweet Potato.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Sweet Potato is about 1.0% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% 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
The table below lines up Sweet Potato rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Udumalpettai RM APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpettai RM APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 4 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
At ₹1,250 (21.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sweet Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Sweet Potato prices at Udumalpettai RM APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,929. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Sweet Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Udumalpettai RM APMC led Sweet Potato on 19 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.