In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Jahangirabad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 16.7% above the period average — just 6.7% 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 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Jahangirabad 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 | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
At ₹1,300 (22.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Jahangirabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹750, with the average around ₹600. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹702 | ₹702 | ₹702 |
| 14 Oct | ₹701 | ₹701 | ₹701 |
| 24 Sep | ₹701 | ₹701 | ₹701 |
| 19 Sep | ₹710 | ₹710 | ₹710 |
| 17 Sep | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| 16 Sep | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹710 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 14 Sep | ₹725 | ₹725 | ₹725 |
| 13 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹701 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 09 Sep | ₹710 | ₹710 | ₹710 |
| 08 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 06 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| 04 Sep | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹725 | ₹700 | ₹704 |
| 02 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹715 | ₹700 | ₹703 |
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 day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To wrap up, Jahangirabad APMC logged this Potato rate on 19 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.