In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Today's rate is about 23.7% below the period average and just 50.5% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Saharanpur 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 | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,500 (27.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹1,010, with the average around ₹655. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹720 | ₹500 | ₹584 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹608 |
| 13 Oct | ₹620 | ₹500 | ₹557 |
| 12 Oct | ₹750 | ₹500 | ₹674 |
| 25 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹800 | ₹540 | ₹683 |
| 22 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹664 |
| 21 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹663 |
| 20 Sep | ₹800 | ₹790 | ₹796 |
| 19 Sep | ₹750 | ₹570 | ₹622 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹643 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹530 | ₹680 |
| 15 Sep | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹831 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹550 | ₹686 |
| 13 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹649 |
| 12 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹653 |
| 11 Sep | ₹840 | ₹600 | ₹709 |
| 10 Sep | ₹800 | ₹610 | ₹704 |
| 09 Sep | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹617 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Saharanpur 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.