Here's the 13 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Sweet Potato markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Sweet Potato is about 20.4% above the period average — just 8.0% 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
The table below lines up Sweet Potato rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bahadurgarh APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Udumalpet APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹5,000 (83.3%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Sweet Potato prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,821. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
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
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
In short, Sweet Potato changed hands at this rate in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 13 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.