From today's trading desk on 14 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Achalda APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 0.0% above the period average — just 9.1% 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 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Achalda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Karaikudi(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.
That ₹1,000 (17.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Achalda APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹550, with the average around ₹500. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Achalda APMC logged this Potato rate on 14 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.