Pulling together the 16 Jul 2026 mandi readings, Potato was quoted at ₹1,021 per quintal in Powayan APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What Put Powayan APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,021
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 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.
At this level, Potato is about 13.6% above the period average, sitting just 7.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
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.
That ₹1,800 (31.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Powayan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹899. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹996 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,026 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹964 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,062 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹820 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹706 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹881 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹701 | ₹701 | ₹701 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹1,013 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹898 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹1,018 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹893 |
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 day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Powayan APMC on 16 Jul 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.