Across the reporting yards on 26 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. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
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₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 13.2% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹6,624. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 26 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 23 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 22 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 26 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.