As fresh arrivals settled on 02 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Aroor Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 1.6% above the period average, and just 7.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 02 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 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 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.
A spread of ₹1,150 (21.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Aroor Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,837. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,608 | ₹3,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jun | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 27 Jun | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Jun | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 18 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Aroor Market APMC on 02 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.