Potato Mandi Price in The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Potato sold at a median modal price of ₹4,750 per quintal in The Nilgiris on 9 Oct 2026, against ₹4,750 on 8 Oct 2026. That is 2.0% above the 30-day average of ₹4,659. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹4,000.
- Latest modal
- ₹4,750₹48 per kg · 9 Oct 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹4,65922 reported days
- 90-day change
- 0.0%22 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹4,000The Nilgiris is +18.8%
Potato price trend in The Nilgiris
Prices in rupees per quintal (100 kg) as reported by mandis to data.gov.in / AGMARKNET. Newest price date 9 Oct 2026. Modal prices are reported benchmarks, not guaranteed sale prices. Missing days are never filled in.
Mandis in The Nilgiris, 9 Oct 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Other | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Red Nanital | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai )Other | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Hosur Red | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,250 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹5,250 | 4 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | ₹4,500 | ₹3,750 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | ₹4,500 | ₹3,750 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 4 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 29 Sep 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,750 | 4 |
Only days a mandi reported are listed. A missing date means no report, not a price of zero.
Potato in nearby districts
| District | Distance | Median modal |
|---|---|---|
| Erode9 Oct 2026 | ≈72 km | ₹3,750 |
| Coimbatore9 Oct 2026 | ≈77 km | ₹5,750 |
| Thirupur9 Oct 2026 | ≈113 km | ₹3,750 |
| Namakkal9 Oct 2026 | ≈155 km | ₹3,250 |
| Dindigul9 Oct 2026 | ≈163 km | ₹4,500 |
| Salem9 Oct 2026 | ≈167 km | ₹4,500 |
| Dharmapuri9 Oct 2026 | ≈175 km | ₹3,100 |
| Theni9 Oct 2026 | ≈188 km | ₹4,500 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the potato price in The Nilgiris today?
On 9 Oct 2026, 4 reports from The Nilgiris gave a median modal price of ₹4,750 per quintal (about ₹48 per kg), ranging from ₹4,250 to ₹4,750.
Is potato cheaper in The Nilgiris than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
The Nilgiris's median was 18.8% above the Tamil Nadu median of ₹4,000 on the same day. Different varieties and grades can explain part of a gap.
How has the potato price in The Nilgiris changed recently?
Across 22 reported days in the last 90, the median moved 0.0%. The highest was ₹4,750 on 18 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹4,250 on 22 Sep 2026.