Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,080
- Lowest Price Today₹950
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Potato about 0.9% below the period average, and just 90.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(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 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(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 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 ₹1,100 (19.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹1,009. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,080 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,060 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,080 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,080 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,080 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,080 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,060 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 03 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹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
The headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
The takeaway: Birbhum APMC reported Potato at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.