Reading today's price tape for 16 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹760 per quintal in Chakdah APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Chakdah APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹780
- Lowest Price Today₹740
- Average (Modal) Price₹760
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Potato is about 11.1% below the period average — just 24.8% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Chakdah APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 8 Kodaikkanal(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
At ₹750 (13.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Chakdah APMC ranged between ₹740 and ₹1,010, with the average around ₹855. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 16 Sep | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 15 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹790 |
| 14 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 13 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 12 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 10 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 09 Sep | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 07 Sep | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 05 Sep | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹770 |
| 03 Sep | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 02 Sep | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹780 | ₹760 | ₹770 |
| 24 Aug | ₹840 | ₹810 | ₹830 |
| 21 Aug | ₹830 | ₹800 | ₹820 |
| 07 Aug | ₹830 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 05 Aug | ₹810 | ₹805 | ₹810 |
| 31 Jul | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 28 Jul | ₹840 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Chakdah APMC on 16 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.