Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Sep 2026, Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Potato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,750 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.6% above the period average and just 15.6% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,100 (19.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,393. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Potato. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.