Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Kanpur(Grain) 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₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Today's rate is about 4.5% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹1,850 (32.2%) 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 Kanpur(Grain) APMC ranged between ₹550 and ₹1,698, with the average around ₹576. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 19 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 18 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 17 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kanpur(Grain) APMC posted this Potato rate on 20 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.