Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Madlauda APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Potato is about 15.1% above the period average — just 16.7% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Sooramangalam(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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (27.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Madlauda APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹869. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Madlauda APMC logged this Potato rate on 18 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.