From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹559 per quintal in Islam Nagar APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹559
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 7.2% above the period average — just 72.1% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(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.
At ₹1,100 (19.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹521. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹559 |
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Islam Nagar APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.