In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Sikanderabad APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Potato is about 17.6% below the period average, sitting just 65.0% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Pudukottai(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.
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Sikanderabad APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.