From today's trading desk on 12 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹760 per quintal in Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹780
- Lowest Price Today₹740
- Average (Modal) Price₹760
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 20.1% below the period average, sitting just 30.9% 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 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (27.3%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC ranged between ₹740 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹951. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 21 Sep | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹880 |
| 17 Sep | ₹940 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹940 | ₹870 | ₹900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹940 | ₹860 | ₹900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹920 | ₹880 | ₹900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹930 | ₹860 | ₹900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹900 | ₹840 | ₹860 |
| 10 Sep | ₹920 | ₹880 | ₹900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹910 | ₹880 | ₹900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹940 | ₹900 | ₹920 |
| 03 Sep | ₹960 | ₹900 | ₹940 |
| 31 Aug | ₹940 | ₹900 | ₹920 |
| 29 Aug | ₹960 | ₹900 | ₹940 |
| 28 Aug | ₹930 | ₹900 | ₹920 |
| 26 Aug | ₹900 | ₹860 | ₹880 |
| 18 Aug | ₹910 | ₹860 | ₹880 |
| 14 Aug | ₹930 | ₹900 | ₹920 |
| 13 Aug | ₹940 | ₹900 | ₹920 |
| 12 Aug | ₹920 | ₹890 | ₹900 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC on 12 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.