Turning to the 12 Oct 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 7.3% below the period average, and just 34.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
That ₹1,500 (27.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹3,777. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,900 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
The takeaway: Punalur Market APMC reported Potato at this level on 12 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.