Looking at how the yards traded on 08 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹720 per quintal in Samsi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Samsi APMC on Top Today
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₹730
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹720
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 5.1% above the period average, sitting just 10.0% 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 08 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,250 (23.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Samsi APMC ranged between ₹580 and ₹800, with the average around ₹685. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹780 |
| 08 Sep | ₹730 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 07 Sep | ₹610 | ₹590 | ₹600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹610 | ₹580 | ₹600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹620 | ₹580 | ₹600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹620 | ₹580 | ₹600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹640 | ₹580 | ₹620 |
| 25 Aug | ₹650 | ₹640 | ₹645 |
| 24 Aug | ₹655 | ₹640 | ₹650 |
| 21 Aug | ₹655 | ₹640 | ₹650 |
| 20 Aug | ₹660 | ₹640 | ₹650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹650 | ₹640 | ₹645 |
| 18 Aug | ₹650 | ₹640 | ₹645 |
| 17 Aug | ₹660 | ₹640 | ₹650 |
| 16 Aug | ₹650 | ₹630 | ₹640 |
| 14 Aug | ₹690 | ₹660 | ₹670 |
| 12 Aug | ₹670 | ₹650 | ₹660 |
| 11 Aug | ₹670 | ₹650 | ₹660 |
| 10 Aug | ₹670 | ₹650 | ₹660 |
| 09 Aug | ₹680 | ₹650 | ₹660 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Samsi APMC on 08 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.