Reading today's price tape for 29 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Darjeeling APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Darjeeling APMC on Top Today
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 5.3% below the period average, sitting just 12.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 29 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,500 (23.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Darjeeling APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,478. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 28 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 27 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 26 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 23 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 21 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 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 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Darjeeling APMC on 29 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.