As the 20 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Thoubal APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Thoubal APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
This puts Potato about 5.4% below the period average, and just 21.4% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Thoubal APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,906. 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
The takeaway: Thoubal APMC reported Potato at this level on 20 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.