In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 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 3.8% below the period average and just 28.1% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 13 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,200 |
| 2 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹700 (12.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,980. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Potato rate on 13 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.