In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹945 per quintal in Khekda APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹945
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 1.4% above the period average and just 21.2% 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 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 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.
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 Khekda APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹932. 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 | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹945 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹923 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹865 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹973 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹869 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹903 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹959 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹873 |
| 29 Jul | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹806 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,135 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,089 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹841 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Khekda APMC posted this Potato rate on 17 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.