Checking the day's mandi numbers for 14 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Venkateswarnagar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Potato is about 1.5% above the period average — just 10.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Venkateswarnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹1,000 (17.4%) 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 Venkateswarnagar APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,773. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To wrap up, Venkateswarnagar APMC logged this Potato rate on 14 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.