Reading today's price tape for 17 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Darjeeling APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What Put Darjeeling APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red)
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.
At this level, Potato is about 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 6.3% 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
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 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Peravurani(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.
The ₹750 (12.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Darjeeling APMC ranged between ₹1,350 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,498. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Darjeeling APMC on 17 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.