Turning to the 14 Oct 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹1,100 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jalander)
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 21.3% below the period average and just 35.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 14 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,250 (22.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,397. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Melaghar 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.