Reading today's price tape for 15 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹414 per quintal in Ajuha APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹425
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹414
- 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.
Right now Potato is about 3.3% above the period average — just 2.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ajuha APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Ajuha APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹425, with the average around ₹401. 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 | ₹425 | ₹400 | ₹414 |
| 22 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 23 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ajuha APMC logged this Potato rate on 15 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.