In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹3,320 per quintal in Kalsi APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,320
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its Today Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Sweet Potato about 0.0% above the period average, and just 2.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Sweet Potato rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹4,000 (66.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Sweet Potato prices at Kalsi APMC ranged between ₹3,250 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹3,320. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Sweet Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kalsi APMC reported Sweet Potato at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.