Across the reporting yards on 27 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Bassi APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Bassi APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.4% above the period average and just 45.0% 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 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹850 (14.4%) 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 Bassi APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹1,974. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,850 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,850 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,850 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,850 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
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
Net-net, Bassi APMC posted this Potato rate on 27 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.