Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹7,150 per quintal in RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 12.7% above the period average, sitting just 10.6% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
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 ₹1,800 (31.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,346. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,150 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,950 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.