Across the reporting yards on 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Kanpur(Grain) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Today's rate is about 5.0% below the period average and just 67.6% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kanpur(Grain) 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 | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
That ₹1,250 (22.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Kanpur(Grain) APMC ranged between ₹550 and ₹1,698, with the average around ₹579. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,496 | ₹550 | ₹551 |
| 12 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 22 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 20 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 14 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,698 | ₹550 | ₹552 |
| 10 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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kanpur(Grain) APMC posted this Potato rate on 16 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.