Going by the latest APMC figures for 19 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Parikshitgarh APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 13.2% below the period average, and just 31.3% 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 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Parikshitgarh 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 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
The ₹1,300 (22.8%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Parikshitgarh APMC ranged between ₹550 and ₹800, with the average around ₹634. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 18 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 31 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Parikshitgarh APMC reported Potato at this level on 19 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.