Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹504 per quintal in Etawah APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹504
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 3.8% below the period average — just 58.0% 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 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
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,500 (27.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Etawah APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹524. 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 | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹504 |
| 18 Oct | ₹512 | ₹500 | ₹501 |
| 17 Oct | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹505 |
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹503 |
| 15 Oct | ₹809 | ₹500 | ₹506 |
| 14 Oct | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 13 Oct | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹506 |
| 12 Oct | ₹521 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹505 |
| 21 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹531 |
| 18 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹503 |
| 17 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹506 |
| 14 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹503 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
To wrap up, Etawah APMC logged this Potato rate on 19 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.