As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Petlawad(F&V) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Potato about 16.5% above the period average, and just 7.7% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(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.
That ₹1,250 (22.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Petlawad(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹1,030. 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 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Petlawad(F&V) 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.