In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹650 per quintal in Rura APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹650
- Lowest Price Today₹650
- Average (Modal) Price₹650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.8% below the period average and just 7.1% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Rura 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 | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,250 (22.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Rura APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹700, with the average around ₹662. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 24 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 23 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 22 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 21 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 20 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 15 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 13 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 12 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 09 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Rura APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.