In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹685 per quintal in Powayan APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹685
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
This puts Potato about 14.8% below the period average, and just 37.7% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 17 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
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 ₹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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Powayan APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹804. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 20 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹703 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹739 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹774 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹760 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹799 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹711 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹685 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹678 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹716 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹743 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹860 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Powayan APMC reported Potato at this level on 17 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.