As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹320 per quintal in Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹140
- Average (Modal) Price₹320
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 3.3% below the period average, and just 57.9% 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 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.
The ₹1,250 (22.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC ranged between ₹80 and ₹760, with the average around ₹331. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹140 | ₹320 |
| 15 Oct | ₹480 | ₹100 | ₹280 |
| 13 Oct | ₹540 | ₹120 | ₹300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹100 | ₹280 |
| 24 Sep | ₹500 | ₹120 | ₹240 |
| 23 Sep | ₹460 | ₹100 | ₹220 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹120 | ₹240 |
| 21 Sep | ₹440 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹540 | ₹130 | ₹300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹540 | ₹120 | ₹280 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹100 | ₹260 |
| 14 Sep | ₹520 | ₹100 | ₹280 |
| 11 Sep | ₹480 | ₹110 | ₹300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹280 |
| 09 Sep | ₹520 | ₹120 | ₹300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹660 | ₹100 | ₹400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹600 | ₹130 | ₹340 |
| 03 Sep | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹320 |
| 02 Sep | ₹700 | ₹150 | ₹400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹640 | ₹100 | ₹360 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) 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.