Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹839 per quintal in Sikanderabad 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₹900
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹839
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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 1.9% below the period average — just 58.1% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tiruppur (North) (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.
The ₹1,500 (27.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹550 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹855. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹839 |
| 25 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹797 |
| 18 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹774 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹848 |
| 13 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹816 |
| 12 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹789 |
| 10 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹785 |
| 09 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹743 |
| 08 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹796 |
| 07 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹883 |
| 06 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Sikanderabad APMC on 12 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.