In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹611 per quintal in Ujhani APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹770
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹611
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 7.3% above the period average, sitting just 38.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ujhani 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 | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(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.
A spread of ₹1,100 (19.1%) 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 Ujhani APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹570. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹770 | ₹550 | ₹611 |
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹560 |
| 15 Oct | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹560 |
| 14 Oct | ₹551 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹550 | ₹685 |
| 12 Oct | ₹780 | ₹550 | ₹675 |
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹559 |
| 23 Sep | ₹710 | ₹550 | ₹582 |
| 22 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹558 |
| 21 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹563 |
| 20 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹710 | ₹550 | ₹576 |
| 18 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹559 |
| 15 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 14 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹572 |
| 13 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Ujhani APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.