In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Divai APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
This puts Potato about 4.2% below the period average, and just 16.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(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 ₹1,500 (27.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Divai APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹522. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Divai APMC on 19 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.