Reading today's price tape for 20 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹524 per quintal in Siyana APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹524
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Potato is about 28.3% below the period average — just 41.8% 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 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
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.
The ₹1,800 (31.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Siyana APMC ranged between ₹480 and ₹900, with the average around ₹731. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹524 |
| 19 Oct | ₹639 | ₹500 | ₹547 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 04 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 16 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 08 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 06 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 05 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Siyana APMC on 20 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.