From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹200 per quintal in Patiala APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹300
- Lowest Price Today₹100
- Average (Modal) Price₹200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
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.
At this level, Potato is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 33.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(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.
At ₹1,100 (17.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Patiala APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹300, with the average around ₹200. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹300 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Patiala APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.