Reading today's price tape for 05 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Madhubani APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red)
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 4.2% below the period average — just 33.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 05 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
The ₹1,000 (18.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Madhubani APMC ranged between ₹1,050 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,252. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Madhubani APMC on 05 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.