With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Shikohabad 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
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- 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.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 58.3% 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 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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.
At ₹1,300 (22.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Shikohabad APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹500. 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 | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹503 |
| 14 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shikohabad APMC posted this Potato rate on 19 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.