Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹740 per quintal in Kalna APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Kalna 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₹750
- Lowest Price Today₹740
- Average (Modal) Price₹740
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Potato is about 7.6% below the period average, sitting just 17.8% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,100 (19.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Kalna APMC ranged between ₹730 and ₹900, with the average around ₹801. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 17 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 16 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 15 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 14 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 13 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 11 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 10 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 09 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 08 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 06 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 05 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 04 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 03 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 01 Sep | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 31 Aug | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 30 Aug | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 29 Aug | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 25 Aug | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 23 Aug | ₹750 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Kalna APMC on 18 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.