In the price report dated 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Powayan APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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 28.2% below the period average and just 45.5% 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 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Powayan 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 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 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.
The ₹1,500 (27.3%) 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 Powayan APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹836. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹703 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹739 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹774 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹760 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹799 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹711 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹685 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹678 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹716 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹743 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹860 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,025 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹695 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹805 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹889 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹866 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹783 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹927 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Powayan APMC posted this Potato rate on 12 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.