From today's trading desk on 21 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹852 per quintal in Bhadara APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹900
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹852
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
At this level, Potato is about 3.5% above the period average, sitting just 14.8% 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 21 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,300 (21.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bhadara APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹823. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹836 |
| 21 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹852 |
| 20 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹858 |
| 19 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹871 |
| 18 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹864 |
| 17 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹845 |
| 14 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹806 |
| 13 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹832 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹780 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹770 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹773 |
| 08 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹738 |
| 07 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹736 |
| 06 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹758 |
| 05 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹764 |
| 04 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹763 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹744 |
| 02 Aug | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹788 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹779 |
| 29 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹721 |
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
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 Bhadara APMC on 21 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.