Turning to the 15 Oct 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Paliakala APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 8.6% below the period average, and just 65.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivakasi(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.
The ₹1,250 (22.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Paliakala APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹766. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹808 |
| 13 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹871 |
| 24 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹873 |
| 23 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹882 |
| 22 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 20 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹700 | ₹840 |
| 14 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹867 |
| 10 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹846 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹943 |
| 04 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Paliakala APMC reported Potato at this level on 15 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.