Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Silachhari APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
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.
Right now Potato is about 1.9% 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Silachhari APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,800 (31.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Silachhari APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,767. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 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
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
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Silachhari APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.