In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- 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.
Today's rate is about 17.6% below the period average and just 65.0% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,100 (19.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹550 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹849. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹865 |
| 15 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹816 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Sikanderabad 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.