In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹760 per quintal in Durgapur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹740
- Average (Modal) Price₹760
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 9.0% below the period average, and just 17.4% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Durgapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,300 (22.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Durgapur APMC ranged between ₹730 and ₹920, with the average around ₹835. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹800 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 17 Oct | ₹800 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 15 Oct | ₹800 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 13 Oct | ₹800 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 25 Sep | ₹840 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 24 Sep | ₹840 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 23 Sep | ₹840 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 21 Sep | ₹840 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 18 Sep | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 14 Sep | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 10 Sep | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 09 Sep | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 08 Sep | ₹820 | ₹730 | ₹780 |
| 07 Sep | ₹850 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 06 Sep | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 03 Sep | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 02 Sep | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 01 Sep | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 31 Aug | ₹820 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
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
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
The takeaway: Durgapur 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.