In the mandi rate roundup for 13 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Vikasnagar APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 35.6% above the period average and just 40.0% 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 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vikasnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (18.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Vikasnagar APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹885. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹500 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹600 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹1,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Vikasnagar APMC posted this Potato rate on 13 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.