Reading today's price tape for 21 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹835 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹850
- Lowest Price Today₹820
- Average (Modal) Price₹835
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 1.6% below the period average — just 7.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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 ₹1,000 (18.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹900, with the average around ₹849. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 19 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 16 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 15 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 14 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 11 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 10 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 08 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 07 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 03 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 02 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 01 Sep | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 31 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 26 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 25 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 24 Aug | ₹860 | ₹825 | ₹840 |
| 21 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 20 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 19 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 18 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Egra/contai APMC logged this Potato rate on 21 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.