Here's the 21 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Potato was quoted at ₹480 per quintal in Islam Nagar APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹480
- Lowest Price Today₹480
- Average (Modal) Price₹480
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Right now Potato is about 8.4% below the period average — just 76.0% 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
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 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Islam Nagar APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹524. 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 | ₹480 | ₹480 | ₹480 |
| 20 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 19 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 18 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 17 Oct | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹559 |
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹600 | ₹639 |
| 13 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹600 | ₹460 | ₹465 |
| 24 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 20 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹555 | ₹550 | ₹552 |
| 18 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹461 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹558 |
| 16 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹455 |
| 14 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹465 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Islam Nagar APMC on 21 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.