In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹750 per quintal in Chakdah APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹780
- Lowest Price Today₹740
- Average (Modal) Price₹750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 11.2% below the period average and just 25.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 (27.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Chakdah APMC ranged between ₹740 and ₹1,010, with the average around ₹845. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹790 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 23 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 22 Sep | ₹800 | ₹765 | ₹780 |
| 21 Sep | ₹790 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 18 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 17 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 16 Sep | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 15 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹790 |
| 14 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 13 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 12 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 10 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 09 Sep | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 07 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 05 Sep | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹770 |
| 03 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 02 Sep | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹780 | ₹760 | ₹770 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Chakdah APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.