Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹300 per quintal in Dhariwal APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹300
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Today's rate is about 44.2% below the period average and just 68.4% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,300 (22.8%) 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 Dhariwal APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹950, with the average around ₹538. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹310 | ₹310 | ₹310 |
| 16 Oct | ₹310 | ₹310 | ₹310 |
| 15 Oct | ₹310 | ₹310 | ₹310 |
| 14 Oct | ₹310 | ₹310 | ₹310 |
| 13 Oct | ₹310 | ₹310 | ₹310 |
| 12 Oct | ₹320 | ₹320 | ₹320 |
| 25 Sep | ₹430 | ₹430 | ₹430 |
| 24 Sep | ₹420 | ₹420 | ₹420 |
| 23 Sep | ₹420 | ₹420 | ₹420 |
| 22 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 21 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 20 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 19 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 18 Sep | ₹490 | ₹490 | ₹490 |
| 17 Sep | ₹540 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 15 Sep | ₹540 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 14 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 09 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dhariwal APMC posted this Potato rate on 18 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.