In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Sandila APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 34.6% below the period average, and just 45.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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 ₹1,000 (18.5%) 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 Sandila APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹917. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹888 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sandila APMC reported Potato at this level on 21 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.