With the 16 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Potato was quoted at ₹900 per quintal in SMY Nalagarh APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What Put SMY Nalagarh APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 24.3% above the period average and just 30.8% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 SMY Nalagarh 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.
That ₹750 (13.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at SMY Nalagarh APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹724. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Nalagarh APMC posted this Potato rate on 16 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.