As the 15 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Islam Nagar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 15.6% above the period average and just 70.0% 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 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivakasi(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.
That ₹1,250 (22.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Islam Nagar APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹519. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Islam Nagar 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.