In the latest market update for 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹800 per quintal in Baraut 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
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Potato is about 17.5% below the period average, sitting just 20.0% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Baraut APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹970. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Baraut APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.