In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Sainthia APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,070
- Lowest Price Today₹950
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 0.9% below the period average — just 9.1% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(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 ₹1,500 (27.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹1,009. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,080 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,080 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,080 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,060 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sainthia APMC logged this Potato rate on 12 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.