Checking the day's mandi numbers for 15 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹720 per quintal in Purulia APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹660
- Average (Modal) Price₹720
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Potato is about 5.4% below the period average — just 21.7% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Purulia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Purulia APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹920, with the average around ₹761. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹800 | ₹660 | ₹720 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹640 | ₹720 |
| 13 Oct | ₹800 | ₹650 | ₹720 |
| 12 Oct | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹760 |
| 24 Sep | ₹780 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹780 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹740 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹780 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹800 | ₹620 | ₹700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 15 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹740 |
| 13 Sep | ₹760 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 10 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 02 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹820 | ₹720 | ₹760 |
| 31 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹740 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Purulia APMC on 15 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.