In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Thalasserry Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Potato markets.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 1.6% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Thalasserry Market APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,236. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Thalasserry Market APMC on 14 Aug 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.