As fresh arrivals settled on 26 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹980 per quintal in Dhand APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹980
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.5% above the period average and just 34.7% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 26 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 7 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 8 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹750 (11.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Dhand APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹975. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹980 |
| 24 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 23 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 21 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 15 Oct | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹880 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 23 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹880 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 21 Sep | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹790 |
| 19 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹940 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Dhand APMC posted this Potato rate on 26 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.