As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Santir Bazar APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,900
- Lowest Price Today₹1,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
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.
This puts Potato about 1.8% below the period average, and just 14.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,500 (25.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Santir Bazar APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,100, with the average around ₹1,833. 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 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,950 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Santir Bazar APMC reported Potato at this level on 21 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.