Checking the day's mandi numbers for 31 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹314 per quintal in Salon APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹314
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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.
Right now Potato is about 53.5% below the period average — just 64.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹750 (13.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Salon APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹890, with the average around ₹675. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹314 |
| 30 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 26 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹620 |
| 23 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 22 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Salon APMC on 31 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.