In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Palitana APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Potato is about 5.1% below the period average — just 23.3% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 8 Kodaikkanal(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
At ₹750 (13.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Palitana APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,423. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,150 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Palitana APMC on 16 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.