From today's trading desk on 16 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹602 per quintal in Chandausi APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹630
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹602
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Potato is about 11.8% above the period average — just 4.5% 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
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 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 ₹1,100 (17.2%), 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 Chandausi APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹630, with the average around ₹538. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹602 |
| 15 Aug | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 14 Aug | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 12 Aug | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 10 Aug | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 09 Aug | ₹615 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹610 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 04 Aug | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 03 Aug | ₹615 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 30 Jul | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 29 Jul | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 28 Jul | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Chandausi APMC on 16 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.