In the mandi rate roundup for 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Piravam Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.6% above the period average and just 16.7% 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 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (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 Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,563. 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 | ₹5,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Piravam Market APMC posted this Potato rate on 12 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.