Looking at how the yards traded on 31 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 9.0% above the period average, sitting just 28.0% 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 31 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 6 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aluva Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Devakottai (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.
The ₹1,250 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,651. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 26 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at SMY Palampur APMC on 31 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.