As the 13 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Darjeeling APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red)
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.
This puts Potato about 6.4% below the period average, and just 12.5% 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 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 RSPuram(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 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,000 (18.5%) 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 Darjeeling APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,496. 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 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Darjeeling APMC reported Potato at this level on 13 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.