Reading today's price tape for 06 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹800 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 3.0% below the period average, sitting just 46.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 06 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,750 (31.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹825. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 29 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 28 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹801 |
| 20 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹802 |
| 15 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,136 | ₹800 | ₹803 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
All told, this is where Potato stood at Varanasi APMC on 06 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.