Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹781 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Kosikalan 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₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹781
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.6% above the period average and just 13.2% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kosikalan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹754. 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 | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹781 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹767 |
| 11 Aug | ₹780 | ₹700 | ₹740 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹810 | ₹740 | ₹780 |
| 04 Aug | ₹880 | ₹600 | ₹754 |
| 03 Aug | ₹860 | ₹790 | ₹810 |
| 02 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹711 |
| 01 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹756 |
| 29 Jul | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹791 |
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 headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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, Kosikalan APMC posted this Potato rate on 17 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.