From today's trading desk on 16 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Sikarpur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Potato is about 13.4% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
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.
At ₹1,100 (17.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sikarpur APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹485. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 11 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 09 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 08 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹553 | ₹550 | ₹553 |
| 06 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 02 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹560 | ₹560 | ₹560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 27 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 26 Jul | ₹560 | ₹550 | ₹558 |
| 25 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Sikarpur 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.