Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Potato is about 0.7% below the period average — just 33.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Tiruppur (North) (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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹1,100 (19.5%), 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 Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹604. 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 | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹740 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 16 Sep | ₹745 | ₹600 | ₹605 |
| 15 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹606 |
| 14 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 13 Sep | ₹740 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 12 Sep | ₹610 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹745 | ₹600 | ₹607 |
| 10 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹608 |
| 09 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹607 |
| 08 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹605 |
| 07 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹608 |
| 06 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹745 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 04 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 03 Sep | ₹745 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 02 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 01 Sep | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹608 |
| 31 Aug | ₹755 | ₹600 | ₹606 |
| 30 Aug | ₹735 | ₹600 | ₹602 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Barabanki 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.