In the price report dated 20 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,450 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.0% above the period average and just 34.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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.
The ₹1,600 (27.1%) 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 SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹1,381. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,425 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Nadaun APMC posted this Potato rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.