In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹790 per quintal in Babrala APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹780
- Average (Modal) Price₹790
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 29.7% above the period average, sitting just 1.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,150 |
| 2 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 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 ₹1,400 (24.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Babrala APMC ranged between ₹530 and ₹800, with the average around ₹609. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 19 Oct | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹750 | ₹730 | ₹740 |
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 15 Oct | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹790 |
| 12 Oct | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹550 | ₹530 | ₹540 |
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹550 | ₹530 | ₹540 |
| 22 Sep | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 21 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 15 Sep | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Babrala APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.