In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Oct 2026, Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Potato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Potato leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 14.0% above the period average and just 8.5% 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 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹6,578. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,850 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,850 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
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
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Potato. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.