Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹650 per quintal in Rura APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹650
- Lowest Price Today₹650
- Average (Modal) Price₹650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 2.0% below the period average, sitting just 7.1% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,100 (19.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Rura APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹700, with the average around ₹663. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 17 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 16 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 24 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 23 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 22 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 21 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 20 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 15 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 13 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 12 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
All told, this is where Potato stood at Rura APMC on 17 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.