Reading today's price tape for 09 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹1,450
- Lowest Price Today₹1,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
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.
Right now Potato is about 8.1% above the period average — just 50.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 09 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 7 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,250 (19.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹1,295. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,350 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,350 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC on 09 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.