In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹760 per quintal in Balarampur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹760
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
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 3.3% below the period average, and just 36.7% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,250 (22.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Balarampur APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹786. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹740 |
| 13 Oct | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹760 |
| 12 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 25 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 24 Sep | ₹750 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹750 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹750 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹800 | ₹650 | ₹700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹800 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹740 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹820 | ₹700 | ₹780 |
| 08 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 06 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹740 |
| 04 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹750 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Balarampur APMC reported Potato at this level on 15 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.