Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹606 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹760
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹606
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Potato is about 0.3% above the period average, sitting just 32.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Barabanki APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 RSPuram(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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹604. 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 | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹606 |
| 18 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 17 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹609 |
| 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 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Barabanki APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.