Based on what the markets reported on 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹724 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Prayagraj APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹810
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹724
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Potato is about 3.3% above the period average — just 53.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Prayagraj 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 | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,100 (19.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,558, with the average around ₹701. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹810 | ₹700 | ₹706 |
| 17 Oct | ₹810 | ₹700 | ₹724 |
| 16 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹810 | ₹700 | ₹714 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹705 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,444 | ₹700 | ₹708 |
| 12 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 22 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 21 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹702 |
| 19 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹711 | ₹700 | ₹704 |
| 17 Sep | ₹710 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 16 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Prayagraj APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.