Across the reporting yards on 21 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 3.9% above the period average, and just 9.4% 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
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 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,500 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,792. 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 21 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.