Going by the latest APMC figures for 19 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Shankarapally APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.5% above the period average and just 9.1% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹1,250 (22.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Shankarapally APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹1,896. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,850 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shankarapally APMC posted this Potato rate on 19 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.