With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Potato was quoted at ₹790 per quintal in Sahnewal APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹790
- Lowest Price Today₹790
- Average (Modal) Price₹790
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
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.
Today's rate is about 9.2% below the period average and just 16.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 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 | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(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.
That ₹1,000 (15.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sahnewal APMC ranged between ₹760 and ₹940, with the average around ₹870. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹790 | ₹790 | ₹790 |
| 17 Aug | ₹760 | ₹760 | ₹760 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹840 | ₹800 | ₹840 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹840 | ₹840 | ₹840 |
| 30 Jul | ₹820 | ₹820 | ₹820 |
| 28 Jul | ₹840 | ₹840 | ₹840 |
| 27 Jul | ₹820 | ₹820 | ₹820 |
| 24 Jul | ₹900 | ₹880 | ₹900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹880 | ₹880 | ₹880 |
| 22 Jul | ₹860 | ₹840 | ₹840 |
| 20 Jul | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 18 Jul | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 17 Jul | ₹880 | ₹880 | ₹880 |
| 16 Jul | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sahnewal APMC posted this Potato rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.