In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹521 per quintal in Farukhabad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹900
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹521
- 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.
At this level, Potato is about 8.8% below the period average, sitting just 43.4% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Farukhabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
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 ₹1,300 (22.8%) 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 Farukhabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹920, with the average around ₹571. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹521 |
| 18 Oct | ₹501 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹501 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹920 | ₹500 | ₹508 |
| 15 Oct | ₹650 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 14 Oct | ₹850 | ₹500 | ₹519 |
| 13 Oct | ₹850 | ₹500 | ₹510 |
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹565 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 23 Sep | ₹501 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹880 | ₹500 | ₹523 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 18 Sep | ₹880 | ₹500 | ₹519 |
| 17 Sep | ₹501 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹910 | ₹500 | ₹538 |
| 15 Sep | ₹825 | ₹500 | ₹516 |
| 14 Sep | ₹920 | ₹550 | ₹581 |
| 13 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Farukhabad APMC on 19 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.