In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹885 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹885
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Right now Potato is about 1.5% below the period average — just 55.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sikanderabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
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 Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹550 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹899. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹885 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹962 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹918 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹827 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹883 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹929 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹896 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹848 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹881 |
| 02 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹883 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹973 |
| 29 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹821 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹933 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹881 |
| 26 Jul | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹827 |
| 25 Jul | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Sikanderabad APMC on 16 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.