Checking the day's mandi numbers for 26 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹425 per quintal in Malerkotla APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹150
- Average (Modal) Price₹425
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
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.
At this level, Potato is about 6.6% below the period average, sitting just 34.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Malerkotla 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 | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 7 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 8 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹750 (11.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Malerkotla APMC ranged between ₹120 and ₹650, with the average around ₹455. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹600 | ₹150 | ₹425 |
| 25 Oct | ₹600 | ₹150 | ₹400 |
| 23 Oct | ₹500 | ₹180 | ₹400 |
| 22 Oct | ₹600 | ₹150 | ₹400 |
| 21 Oct | ₹600 | ₹180 | ₹400 |
| 20 Oct | ₹550 | ₹120 | ₹400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹500 | ₹150 | ₹400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 16 Oct | ₹500 | ₹150 | ₹350 |
| 15 Oct | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 14 Oct | ₹500 | ₹140 | ₹330 |
| 13 Oct | ₹525 | ₹120 | ₹350 |
| 12 Oct | ₹550 | ₹160 | ₹350 |
| 25 Sep | ₹500 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹500 | ₹280 | ₹400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Malerkotla APMC on 26 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.