Reading today's price tape for 03 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹645 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹750
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹645
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Potato is about 7.1% below the period average — just 41.4% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 03 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹1,000 (18.2%), 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 Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹694. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹645 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹850 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹650 | ₹827 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹868 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹696 |
| 27 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹609 |
| 26 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 25 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹750 | ₹650 | ₹700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹610 | ₹600 | ₹602 |
| 21 Aug | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 20 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹646 |
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹619 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹645 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹620 | ₹610 | ₹613 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Lalganj APMC logged this Potato rate on 03 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.