Across the reporting yards on 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹980 per quintal in Gopalganj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹980
- Lowest Price Today₹980
- Average (Modal) Price₹980
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Badshah)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 7.4% below the period average, and just 13.3% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gopalganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,250 (22.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Potato prices at Gopalganj APMC ranged between ₹980 and ₹1,130, with the average around ₹1,058. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹980 | ₹980 | ₹980 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,130 | ₹1,130 | ₹1,130 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 |
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 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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gopalganj APMC reported Potato at this level on 16 Oct 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.