Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Chandausi APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
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.
At this level, Potato is about 19.9% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Dharapuram(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 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
At ₹1,500 (27.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Chandausi APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹840, with the average around ₹584. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹720 | ₹710 | ₹716 |
| 16 Oct | ₹840 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 15 Oct | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 14 Oct | ₹730 | ₹700 | ₹704 |
| 13 Oct | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 12 Oct | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹526 |
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹512 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹508 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹525 |
| 20 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹508 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹506 |
| 17 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹506 |
| 15 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹553 |
| 14 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Chandausi APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.