In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹750 per quintal in Raikot APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹750
- Lowest Price Today₹750
- Average (Modal) Price₹750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Badshah)
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.
Today's rate is about 20.2% above the period average and right at 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹1,300 (22.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹750, with the average around ₹624. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹740 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 12 Oct | ₹740 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 25 Sep | ₹690 | ₹690 | ₹690 |
| 24 Sep | ₹690 | ₹690 | ₹690 |
| 23 Sep | ₹690 | ₹690 | ₹690 |
| 22 Sep | ₹690 | ₹690 | ₹690 |
| 21 Sep | ₹680 | ₹680 | ₹680 |
| 20 Sep | ₹680 | ₹680 | ₹680 |
| 19 Sep | ₹680 | ₹680 | ₹680 |
| 18 Sep | ₹680 | ₹680 | ₹680 |
| 17 Sep | ₹680 | ₹680 | ₹680 |
| 16 Sep | ₹680 | ₹680 | ₹680 |
| 15 Sep | ₹670 | ₹670 | ₹670 |
| 14 Sep | ₹670 | ₹670 | ₹670 |
| 13 Sep | ₹670 | ₹670 | ₹670 |
| 12 Sep | ₹670 | ₹670 | ₹670 |
| 10 Sep | ₹670 | ₹670 | ₹670 |
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
Net-net, Raikot APMC posted this Potato rate on 18 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.