In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Kannauj APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.8% below the period average and just 57.7% 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
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 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
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 ₹1,100 (19.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Kannauj APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹584. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹550 | ₹575 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹550 | ₹579 |
| 18 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹550 | ₹567 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹550 | ₹573 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹578 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹568 |
| 13 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹562 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹559 |
| 08 Sep | ₹560 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 07 Sep | ₹555 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹559 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹561 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹560 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹550 | ₹559 |
| 02 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹568 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Kannauj APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.