In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹817 per quintal in Paliakala APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹900
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹817
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.6% above the period average and just 59.2% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
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 ₹1,800 (31.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Paliakala APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹766. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹817 |
| 16 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹808 |
| 13 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹871 |
| 24 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹873 |
| 23 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹882 |
| 22 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 20 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹700 | ₹840 |
| 14 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹867 |
| 10 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹846 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Paliakala 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.