Turning to the 15 Oct 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹860 per quintal in Lakhimpur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Lakhimpur APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹860
- Lowest Price Today₹860
- Average (Modal) Price₹860
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 21.9% below the period average and just 49.4% 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 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Lakhimpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivakasi(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.
A spread of ₹1,250 (22.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Lakhimpur APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,101. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 13 Oct | ₹850 | ₹850 | ₹850 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹980 | ₹1,063 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,156 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,221 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹850 | ₹850 | ₹850 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,032 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹950 | ₹1,025 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹920 | ₹1,022 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,220 | ₹1,120 | ₹1,199 |
| 07 Sep | ₹920 | ₹920 | ₹920 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,350 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,324 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,520 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,505 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Lakhimpur APMC posted this Potato rate on 15 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.