In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Gharaunda APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 7.7% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gharaunda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹1,500 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Gharaunda APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹1,199. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Gharaunda APMC on 21 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.