Across the reporting yards on 16 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹601 per quintal in Sandila APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What Put Sandila APMC on Top Today
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₹602
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹601
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 31.3% below the period average and just 45.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 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.
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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Sandila APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹875. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹602 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Sandila APMC posted this Potato rate on 16 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.