Checking the day's mandi numbers for 13 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Balarampur APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹740
- Lowest Price Today₹680
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 14.5% below the period average, sitting just 41.7% 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 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(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.
The ₹1,100 (17.2%) 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 Balarampur APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹819. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹740 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹740 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 10 Aug | ₹750 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 09 Aug | ₹780 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 08 Aug | ₹760 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 06 Aug | ₹750 | ₹660 | ₹720 |
| 05 Aug | ₹750 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹750 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹720 | ₹620 | ₹700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹760 |
| 29 Jul | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹780 |
| 24 Jul | ₹820 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹850 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹820 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Balarampur APMC on 13 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.