With the 16 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Potato was quoted at ₹800 per quintal in Bassi Pathana APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
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₹900
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.5% above the period average and just 93.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 8 Kodaikkanal(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹750 (13.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bassi Pathana APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹737. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Bassi Pathana APMC posted this Potato rate on 16 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.