In the day's wholesale-price digest for 02 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Venkateswarnagar APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 2.4% above the period average — just 10.0% 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 02 Sep 2026, so you can see where Venkateswarnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,350 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,150 (21.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Venkateswarnagar APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,758. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Venkateswarnagar APMC on 02 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.