In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Dibiapur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 8.7% above the period average — just 60.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹1,100 (17.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Dibiapur APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹552. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹630 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹706 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹617 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Dibiapur APMC logged this Potato rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.