In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Nadiyad(Chaklasi) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 9.2% above the period average and just 11.8% 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,500 (27.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Nadiyad(Chaklasi) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,374. 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 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,250 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Nadiyad(Chaklasi) 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.