In the mandi rate roundup for 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Farukhabad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
This puts Potato about 13.6% below the period average, and just 45.7% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Farukhabad 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 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
That ₹1,500 (27.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Farukhabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹920, with the average around ₹579. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹565 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 23 Sep | ₹501 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹880 | ₹500 | ₹523 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 18 Sep | ₹880 | ₹500 | ₹519 |
| 17 Sep | ₹501 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹910 | ₹500 | ₹538 |
| 15 Sep | ₹825 | ₹500 | ₹516 |
| 14 Sep | ₹920 | ₹550 | ₹581 |
| 13 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹900 | ₹550 | ₹565 |
| 11 Sep | ₹850 | ₹550 | ₹565 |
| 10 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 09 Sep | ₹850 | ₹550 | ₹564 |
| 08 Sep | ₹650 | ₹550 | ₹555 |
| 07 Sep | ₹551 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 06 Sep | ₹900 | ₹550 | ₹569 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Farukhabad APMC on 12 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.