In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Sep 2026, Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Potato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.9% above the period average and just 12.5% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 20 Sep 2026, so you can see where Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
The ₹1,500 (27.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,429. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 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 |
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, 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
Bottom line: on 20 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.