Based on what the markets reported on 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Right now Potato is about 5.2% below the period average — just 18.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Singampunari(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 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(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 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.
At ₹1,100 (19.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,600 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹5,699. 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 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Potato rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.