Turning to the 16 Aug 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.7% below the period average and just 33.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 16 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Vadavalli(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.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹604. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 14 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 13 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 12 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹608 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 07 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 06 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 05 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹606 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 31 Jul | ₹650 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 30 Jul | ₹780 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 29 Jul | ₹780 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Barabanki APMC posted this Potato rate on 16 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.