Reading today's price tape for 21 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹701 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Prayagraj APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹710
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹701
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Right now Potato is about 0.1% below the period average — just 55.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
At ₹1,500 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,558, with the average around ₹701. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹710 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 20 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 19 Oct | ₹705 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 18 Oct | ₹810 | ₹700 | ₹706 |
| 17 Oct | ₹810 | ₹700 | ₹724 |
| 16 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹810 | ₹700 | ₹714 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹705 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,444 | ₹700 | ₹708 |
| 12 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 22 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 21 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹702 |
| 19 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹711 | ₹700 | ₹704 |
| 17 Sep | ₹710 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 16 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Prayagraj APMC on 21 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.