Based on what the markets reported on 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹610 per quintal in Raikot APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
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₹610
- Lowest Price Today₹610
- Average (Modal) Price₹610
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Badshah)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 5.2% above the period average — just 4.7% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(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.
That ₹1,100 (17.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹640, with the average around ₹580. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 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 |
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
To wrap up, Raikot APMC logged this Potato rate on 17 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.