Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Sainthia APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,070
- Lowest Price Today₹950
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.9% below the period average and just 9.1% 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
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 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 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹1,009. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹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 | ₹1,100 | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sainthia APMC posted this Potato rate on 17 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.