Across the reporting yards on 28 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹820 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹860
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹820
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Potato about 11.1% above the period average, and just 8.9% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
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.
That ₹1,950 (28.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹738. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹860 | ₹800 | ₹820 |
| 23 Oct | ₹880 | ₹800 | ₹835 |
| 21 Oct | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹746 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kosikalan APMC reported Potato at this level on 28 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.