As the 21 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹760 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹760
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 3.1% above the period average, and just 15.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kosikalan 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 | ₹7,500 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,500 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹737. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 20 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹724 |
| 18 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹764 |
| 16 Oct | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹740 |
| 15 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹765 |
| 13 Oct | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹752 |
| 12 Oct | ₹780 | ₹700 | ₹740 |
| 25 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹767 |
| 22 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹780 | ₹700 | ₹740 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹810 | ₹750 | ₹780 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹766 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kosikalan APMC reported Potato at this level on 21 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.