In the price report dated 15 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,350 per quintal in Bachaibari APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
This puts Potato about 5.7% above the period average, and just 3.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,100 (17.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bachaibari APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹1,400, with the average around ₹1,277. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Bachaibari APMC reported Potato at this level on 15 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.