From today's trading desk on 16 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹725 per quintal in Golagokarnath APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Golagokarnath APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹725
- Lowest Price Today₹725
- Average (Modal) Price₹725
- 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.
At this level, Potato is about 5.2% below the period average, sitting just 50.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Golagokarnath APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,461, with the average around ₹765. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹725 | ₹725 | ₹725 |
| 14 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹725 | ₹715 | ₹722 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,372 | ₹720 | ₹727 |
| 11 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹789 |
| 10 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹920 | ₹700 | ₹802 |
| 05 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹839 |
| 27 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,461 | ₹720 | ₹756 |
| 24 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹756 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
All told, this is where Potato stood at Golagokarnath APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.