From today's trading desk on 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹406 per quintal in Katni(F&V) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹406
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 9.7% below the period average, sitting just 59.4% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Katni(F&V) 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 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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Katni(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹250 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹450. 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 | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹406 |
| 15 Oct | ₹410 | ₹400 | ₹402 |
| 13 Oct | ₹420 | ₹400 | ₹410 |
| 12 Oct | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹450 | ₹400 | ₹404 |
| 22 Sep | ₹450 | ₹410 | ₹418 |
| 21 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹408 | ₹411 |
| 19 Sep | ₹500 | ₹410 | ₹421 |
| 16 Sep | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹410 |
| 15 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹372 |
| 14 Sep | ₹440 | ₹400 | ₹412 |
| 13 Sep | ₹450 | ₹400 | ₹421 |
| 12 Sep | ₹450 | ₹400 | ₹402 |
| 10 Sep | ₹450 | ₹400 | ₹419 |
| 09 Sep | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹401 |
| 08 Sep | ₹450 | ₹440 | ₹445 |
| 07 Sep | ₹460 | ₹460 | ₹460 |
| 05 Sep | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹463 |
| 04 Sep | ₹460 | ₹450 | ₹455 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
All told, this is where Potato stood at Katni(F&V) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.