In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Shadabad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹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
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.6% above the period average and just 54.5% 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
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 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
That ₹1,500 (27.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Shadabad APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹497. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹500 | ₹350 | ₹389 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹509 |
| 15 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹540 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹528 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹578 |
| 24 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹350 | ₹400 |
| 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 | ₹588 | ₹500 | ₹505 |
| 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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Shadabad 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.