As the 16 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹620 per quintal in Raikot APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Raikot APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹620
- Lowest Price Today₹620
- Average (Modal) Price₹620
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Badshah)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 7.1% above the period average, and just 3.1% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹1,100 (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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹640, with the average around ₹579. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 14 Aug | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 13 Aug | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 12 Aug | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 11 Aug | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 10 Aug | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 09 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹640 | ₹640 | ₹640 |
| 07 Aug | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 06 Aug | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 05 Aug | ₹640 | ₹640 | ₹640 |
| 04 Aug | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 03 Aug | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 02 Aug | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 01 Aug | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 31 Jul | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 30 Jul | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 29 Jul | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹590 | ₹590 | ₹590 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Raikot APMC reported Potato at this level on 16 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.