In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Mawana APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 7.9% above the period average, and just 12.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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.
At ₹1,600 (27.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Mawana APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹800, with the average around ₹649. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹652 |
| 15 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹685 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹716 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹730 |
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹706 |
| 06 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹673 |
| 03 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹680 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 29 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 26 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹664 |
| 23 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹630 |
| 21 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹613 |
| 19 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mawana APMC reported Potato at this level on 22 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.