Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹790 per quintal in Bethuadahari APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹780
- Average (Modal) Price₹790
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 7.6% below the period average, and just 21.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Sooramangalam(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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bethuadahari APMC ranged between ₹740 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹855. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 17 Oct | ₹805 | ₹790 | ₹800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 13 Oct | ₹810 | ₹790 | ₹800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 24 Sep | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 23 Sep | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 21 Sep | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 19 Sep | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 18 Sep | ₹810 | ₹790 | ₹800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 16 Sep | ₹810 | ₹790 | ₹800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 14 Sep | ₹810 | ₹790 | ₹800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹815 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 11 Sep | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 09 Sep | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 08 Sep | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 07 Sep | ₹810 | ₹790 | ₹800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹810 | ₹790 | ₹800 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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: Bethuadahari APMC reported Potato at this level on 18 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.