Reading today's price tape for 04 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Thalasserry Market 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
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 1.7% below the period average, sitting just 26.7% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 04 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thalasserry Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,900 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹650 (10.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Thalasserry Market APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,239. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,000 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Thalasserry Market APMC on 04 Aug 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.