In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹740 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹780
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹740
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Right now Potato is about 0.0% above the period average — just 17.8% 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 21 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kosikalan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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 ₹1,000 (18.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹740. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹780 | ₹700 | ₹740 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹810 | ₹750 | ₹780 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹766 |
| 15 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹776 |
| 13 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹781 |
| 10 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹767 |
| 07 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹760 |
| 05 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹714 |
| 03 Sep | ₹810 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kosikalan APMC logged this Potato rate on 21 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.