Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Shahjahanpur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.4% below the period average and just 60.0% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shahjahanpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,100 (17.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Shahjahanpur APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹615. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹626 |
| 24 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹615 | ₹610 | ₹611 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹624 |
| 18 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹600 | ₹661 |
| 10 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹666 |
| 04 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 30 Jun | ₹610 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 29 Jun | ₹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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Shahjahanpur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.