As the 15 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹310 per quintal in Dhariwal APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹310
- Lowest Price Today₹310
- Average (Modal) Price₹310
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 45.3% below the period average, and just 67.4% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivakasi(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.
At ₹1,250 (22.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Dhariwal APMC ranged between ₹310 and ₹950, with the average around ₹567. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹310 | ₹310 | ₹310 |
| 14 Oct | ₹310 | ₹310 | ₹310 |
| 13 Oct | ₹310 | ₹310 | ₹310 |
| 12 Oct | ₹320 | ₹320 | ₹320 |
| 25 Sep | ₹430 | ₹430 | ₹430 |
| 24 Sep | ₹420 | ₹420 | ₹420 |
| 23 Sep | ₹420 | ₹420 | ₹420 |
| 22 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 21 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 20 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 19 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 18 Sep | ₹490 | ₹490 | ₹490 |
| 17 Sep | ₹540 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 15 Sep | ₹540 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 14 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 09 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 07 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 31 Aug | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹850 | ₹850 | ₹850 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Dhariwal APMC reported Potato at this level on 15 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.