Based on what the markets reported on 22 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Palitana APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 2.3% above the period average, sitting just 35.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,400 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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.
That ₹1,150 (18.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Palitana APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,541. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,150 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,350 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,550 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Palitana APMC on 22 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.