In the latest market update for 12 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹466 per quintal in Islam Nagar APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹450
- Average (Modal) Price₹466
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 9.4% below the period average, sitting just 41.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,250 |
| 2 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(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.
A spread of ₹750 (13.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Islam Nagar APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹800, with the average around ₹514. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹466 |
| 10 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹526 |
| 08 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹503 |
| 07 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹503 |
| 06 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
| 05 Sep | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 03 Sep | ₹555 | ₹550 | ₹551 |
| 02 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 31 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 30 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 29 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 28 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 27 Aug | ₹550 | ₹420 | ₹425 |
| 26 Aug | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹552 |
| 25 Aug | ₹550 | ₹420 | ₹438 |
| 24 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 23 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Islam Nagar APMC on 12 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.