Reading today's price tape for 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Porsa APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 10.4% below the period average, sitting just 31.3% 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
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 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tiruppur (North) (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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Porsa APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹800, with the average around ₹614. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹610 | ₹550 | ₹600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹610 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹610 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹650 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹650 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 03 Sep | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹620 |
| 02 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Porsa APMC on 12 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.