Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Kayamganj APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
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₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.8% below the period average and just 8.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
That ₹1,100 (19.1%) 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 Kayamganj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹578. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 17 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹402 |
| 12 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹570 |
| 22 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹577 |
| 19 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 14 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 09 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kayamganj APMC posted this Potato rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.