In the price report dated 21 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹7,300 per quintal in Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 18.1% above the period average and just 8.8% short of 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 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,700 (29.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,181. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,150 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,350 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,850 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,850 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,150 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,300 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.