As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹860 per quintal in Tarantaran APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹860
- Lowest Price Today₹860
- Average (Modal) Price₹860
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 0.5% below the period average, and just 4.4% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Chinnamanur(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.
At ₹1,500 (27.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Tarantaran APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹900, with the average around ₹864. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 18 Oct | ₹850 | ₹850 | ₹850 |
| 17 Oct | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 14 Oct | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 13 Oct | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 12 Oct | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 25 Sep | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 24 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹850 | ₹850 | ₹850 |
| 18 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹880 | ₹880 | ₹880 |
| 10 Sep | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 07 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 04 Sep | ₹870 | ₹870 | ₹870 |
| 03 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Tarantaran APMC reported Potato at this level on 19 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.