As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Jowai APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 34.4% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,500 (27.3%) 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 Jowai APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,860. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,650 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,650 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,650 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jowai 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.