In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Sikandraraau APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- 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
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 0.4% below the period average — just 9.1% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sikandraraau 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 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
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.
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.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Sikandraraau APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹550, with the average around ₹502. 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 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 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 |
| 18 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹500 | ₹450 | ₹467 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 11 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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sikandraraau 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.