Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹900 per quintal in Roorkee APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
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₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Potato is about 9.6% below the period average — just 30.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,100 (19.1%) 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 Roorkee APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹996. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹750 | ₹950 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹750 | ₹950 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹750 | ₹950 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹750 | ₹950 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹950 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹900 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,180 | ₹750 | ₹850 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Roorkee APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.