Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹960 per quintal in Habra APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹960
- Lowest Price Today₹960
- Average (Modal) Price₹960
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 3.0% below the period average, sitting just 12.7% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Habra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,250 (22.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Habra APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹990. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹960 | ₹960 | ₹960 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹960 | ₹960 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹960 | ₹960 |
| 13 Oct | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 Habra APMC on 16 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.