Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,050 per quintal in Mumbai-Onion & Potato Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 12.5% above the period average and just 25.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Anna nagar(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 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
At ₹1,100 (19.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Mumbai-Onion & Potato Market APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,400, with the average around ₹933. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹1,050 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹1,050 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹600 | ₹950 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹600 | ₹950 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹600 | ₹950 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹700 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹950 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹850 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹850 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹500 | ₹850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹500 | ₹850 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹850 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹700 | ₹1,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹700 | ₹1,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹950 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹700 | ₹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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mumbai-Onion & Potato Market APMC posted this Potato rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.