Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Bachaibari APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Potato is about 6.9% below the period average — just 14.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Bachaibari 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 | ₹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 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karur(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,100 (19.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bachaibari APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,400, with the average around ₹1,289. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Bachaibari APMC logged this Potato rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.