In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Sep 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Purulia APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹620
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Potato is about 9.0% below the period average, sitting just 23.9% 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 19 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,650 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,250 (22.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Purulia APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹920, with the average around ₹769. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹800 | ₹620 | ₹700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 15 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹740 |
| 13 Sep | ₹760 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 10 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 02 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹820 | ₹720 | ₹760 |
| 31 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹740 |
| 29 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 24 Aug | ₹820 | ₹720 | ₹780 |
| 21 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 17 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹760 |
| 15 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Purulia APMC on 19 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.