Pulling together the 19 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Potato was quoted at ₹760 per quintal in Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹780
- Lowest Price Today₹750
- Average (Modal) Price₹760
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 1.1% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
The ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹800, with the average around ₹752. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 18 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 17 Aug | ₹780 | ₹760 | ₹770 |
| 14 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 13 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 12 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 10 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 06 Aug | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 05 Aug | ₹760 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
| 04 Aug | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 03 Aug | ₹760 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
| 31 Jul | ₹780 | ₹730 | ₹750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹760 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
| 28 Jul | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 27 Jul | ₹760 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
| 23 Jul | ₹750 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 22 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 21 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 20 Jul | ₹750 | ₹720 | ₹730 |
| 15 Jul | ₹750 | ₹720 | ₹730 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.