In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Salon APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 8.7% below the period average and just 32.6% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
That ₹750 (12.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Salon APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹890, with the average around ₹657. 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 | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹616 |
| 03 Sep | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹303 |
| 02 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹314 |
| 30 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Salon APMC posted this Potato rate on 17 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.