In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Khurja APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Potato about 8.6% below the period average, and just 31.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 19 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 RSPuram(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.
That ₹1,100 (17.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Khurja APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹800, with the average around ₹602. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 06 Nov | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 05 Nov | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 04 Nov | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 22 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 20 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
The takeaway: Khurja APMC reported Potato at this level on 19 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.