In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Sandila 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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 32.4% below the period average — just 45.5% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Sandila APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹888. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹750 | ₹700 | ₹715 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 26 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹823 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 19 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 06 Jul | ₹615 | ₹600 | ₹606 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sandila APMC logged this Potato rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.