As fresh arrivals settled on 15 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,050 per quintal in Saharsa APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Potato about 13.0% above the period average, and just 4.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Saharsa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,100 (17.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Saharsa APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹929. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 23 Jul | ₹950 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 17 Jul | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 15 Jul | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 07 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 06 Jul | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 01 Jul | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 24 Jun | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 19 Jun | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 17 Jun | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Saharsa APMC on 15 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.