In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹619 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹619
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 12.0% below the period average and just 43.7% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 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.
The ₹1,100 (19.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹704. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹619 |
| 16 Oct | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹616 |
| 15 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹625 |
| 14 Oct | ₹850 | ₹600 | ₹615 |
| 13 Oct | ₹900 | ₹600 | ₹634 |
| 12 Oct | ₹950 | ₹600 | ₹663 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹743 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹827 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹869 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹774 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹771 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹804 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹872 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹788 |
| 16 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹645 |
| 15 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹655 |
| 14 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹635 |
| 11 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹655 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Lalganj APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.