Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹590 per quintal in Babrala APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹580
- Average (Modal) Price₹590
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Potato about 0.0% above the period average, and just 1.7% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Babrala APMC ranged between ₹520 and ₹600, with the average around ₹590. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 15 Aug | ₹590 | ₹580 | ₹585 |
| 14 Aug | ₹550 | ₹530 | ₹540 |
| 12 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 06 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 03 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹590 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Babrala APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.