In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Golagokarnath APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.5% below the period average and just 52.1% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹1,100 (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 Golagokarnath APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,461, with the average around ₹765. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Golagokarnath APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.