In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Mainpuri APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
At this level, Potato is about 0.2% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mainpuri 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 | ₹6,850 |
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,100 (19.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Mainpuri APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹499. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹507 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Mainpuri APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.