In the mandi rate roundup for 06 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹556 per quintal in Auraiya APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹556
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 3.1% below the period average, and just 38.2% 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 06 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(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.
A spread of ₹1,250 (19.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Auraiya APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹900, with the average around ₹574. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹570 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹527 |
| 22 Sep | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹645 |
| 21 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹559 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹533 |
| 19 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹572 |
| 18 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹570 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹543 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹508 |
| 15 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹554 |
| 14 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹552 |
| 13 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹506 |
| 12 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹507 |
| 11 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹539 |
| 10 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹583 |
| 09 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹544 |
| 08 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹546 |
| 07 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹535 |
| 06 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹532 |
| 05 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹563 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Auraiya APMC reported Potato at this level on 06 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.