In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹800 per quintal in Kolaghat APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Potato markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
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₹820
- Lowest Price Today₹780
- Average (Modal) Price₹800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Potato is about 2.6% above the period average — just 9.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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.
That ₹1,100 (16.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Kolaghat APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹880, with the average around ₹780. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 20 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹810 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 12 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kolaghat APMC logged this Potato rate on 24 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.