Across the reporting yards on 06 Sep 2026, Udumalpet APMC stood at the front of the pack for Potato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,250 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red Nanital)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 79.6% above the period average, and just 3.3% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 06 Sep 2026, so you can see where Udumalpet APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,850 (34.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Udumalpet APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹4,036. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,950 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
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
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
The takeaway: Udumalpet APMC was the market to beat for Potato on 06 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.