As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹730 per quintal in Rayya APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
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₹730
- Lowest Price Today₹730
- Average (Modal) Price₹730
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
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.
This puts Potato about 11.1% above the period average, and just 34.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Rayya 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Sooramangalam(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 ₹1,250 (22.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Rayya APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,110, with the average around ₹657. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹730 | ₹730 | ₹730 |
| 15 Oct | ₹732 | ₹732 | ₹732 |
| 13 Oct | ₹732 | ₹732 | ₹732 |
| 25 Sep | ₹743 | ₹743 | ₹743 |
| 24 Sep | ₹582 | ₹582 | ₹582 |
| 23 Sep | ₹605 | ₹605 | ₹605 |
| 22 Sep | ₹590 | ₹590 | ₹590 |
| 21 Sep | ₹742 | ₹742 | ₹742 |
| 19 Sep | ₹515 | ₹515 | ₹515 |
| 18 Sep | ₹745 | ₹745 | ₹745 |
| 14 Sep | ₹745 | ₹745 | ₹745 |
| 12 Sep | ₹748 | ₹748 | ₹748 |
| 11 Sep | ₹749 | ₹749 | ₹749 |
| 10 Sep | ₹748 | ₹748 | ₹748 |
| 09 Sep | ₹635 | ₹635 | ₹635 |
| 08 Sep | ₹693 | ₹693 | ₹693 |
| 07 Sep | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹618 | ₹618 | ₹618 |
| 03 Sep | ₹752 | ₹752 | ₹752 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rayya APMC reported Potato at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.