With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Potato was quoted at ₹450 per quintal in Nakodar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹450
- Lowest Price Today₹450
- Average (Modal) Price₹450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
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.
This puts Potato about 6.4% above the period average, and just 18.2% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Nakodar 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 | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,100 (19.1%) 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 Nakodar APMC ranged between ₹380 and ₹550, with the average around ₹423. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 14 Oct | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 13 Oct | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 12 Oct | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 23 Sep | ₹420 | ₹420 | ₹420 |
| 22 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹430 | ₹430 | ₹430 |
| 19 Sep | ₹430 | ₹430 | ₹430 |
| 18 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 15 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 11 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹390 | ₹390 | ₹390 |
| 04 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Nakodar APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.