As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹4,150 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
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₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red Nanital)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.6% below the period average and just 36.2% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chokkikulam(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 | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹1,100 (19.1%) 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 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,445. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹4,150 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,900 |
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
The headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Chokkikulam(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.