In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹200 per quintal in Morena APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹400
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 31.3% below the period average and just 83.3% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Morena 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 | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(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.
That ₹1,250 (22.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Morena APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹291. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 |
| 14 Oct | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹100 | ₹500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹260 | ₹200 | ₹260 |
| 21 Sep | ₹200 | ₹165 | ₹165 |
| 20 Sep | ₹200 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹200 | ₹185 | ₹185 |
| 10 Sep | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹200 | ₹150 | ₹200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 29 Aug | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹150 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Morena APMC posted this Potato rate on 16 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.