From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Bhuj APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 3.4% above the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,100 (19.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bhuj APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,354. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,350 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,450 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,450 |
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
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, this was the Potato rate at Bhuj APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.