In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹200 per quintal in Morena APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Potato markets.
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₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 38.1% below the period average — just 83.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 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 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 RSPuram(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.
The ₹1,100 (17.2%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Morena APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹323. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹700 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹700 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹260 | ₹200 | ₹260 |
| 13 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹200 | ₹240 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Morena APMC logged this Potato rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.