Reading today's price tape for 12 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,350 per quintal in Palitana APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Potato is about 4.0% below the period average, sitting just 21.7% 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 12 Sep 2026, so you can see where Palitana 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 | ₹6,250 |
| 2 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹750 (13.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Palitana APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,448. 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 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,350 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,550 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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 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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Palitana APMC on 12 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.