In today's crop-price rundown for 01 Nov 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Nov 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jalander)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.8% above the period average and just 11.8% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 01 Nov 2026, so you can see where Melaghar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹1,500 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,391. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 22 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
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 headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Melaghar APMC posted this Potato rate on 01 Nov 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.