In the latest market update for 14 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹639 per quintal in Islam Nagar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹639
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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.
At this level, Potato is about 23.4% above the period average, sitting just 68.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,000 (17.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Islam Nagar APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹518. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹600 | ₹639 |
| 13 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹600 | ₹460 | ₹465 |
| 24 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 20 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹555 | ₹550 | ₹552 |
| 18 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹461 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹558 |
| 16 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹455 |
| 14 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹465 |
| 13 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹466 |
| 10 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹526 |
| 08 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹503 |
| 07 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹503 |
| 06 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
All told, this is where Potato stood at Islam Nagar APMC on 14 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.