In the price report dated 28 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,100 per quintal in Balliah APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,100
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.9% below the period average and just 26.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mukkom Market APMC Leader | ₹2,600 |
| 2 Dasda APMC | ₹1,550 |
| 3 Raxaul APMC | ₹1,400 |
| 4 Balliah APMC | ₹1,100 |
| 5 Jamui APMC | ₹850 |
| 6 Goraya APMC | ₹800 |
| 7 Sahnewal APMC | ₹720 |
| 8 Rayya APMC | ₹718 |
| 9 Khatra APMC | ₹680 |
| 10 Vikasnagar APMC | ₹600 |
| 11 Lohian Khas APMC | ₹400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹2,200 (550.0%) 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, Potato prices at Balliah APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,157. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 27 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 23 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Balliah APMC posted this Potato rate on 28 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.