In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,206 per quintal in Buxur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹1,208
- Lowest Price Today₹1,205
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,206
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
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.
Today's rate is about 3.6% above the period average and just 17.2% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹750 (13.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Buxur APMC ranged between ₹1,082 and ₹1,456, with the average around ₹1,164. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹1,112 | ₹1,104 | ₹1,110 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,208 | ₹1,205 | ₹1,206 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,168 | ₹1,156 | ₹1,162 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,162 | ₹1,152 | ₹1,158 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,152 | ₹1,142 | ₹1,145 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,152 | ₹1,145 | ₹1,148 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,142 | ₹1,136 | ₹1,140 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,456 | ₹1,445 | ₹1,449 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,134 | ₹1,132 | ₹1,134 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,135 | ₹1,127 | ₹1,132 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,138 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,136 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,164 | ₹1,156 | ₹1,162 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,160 | ₹1,152 | ₹1,156 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,101 | ₹1,082 | ₹1,091 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,133 | ₹1,122 | ₹1,129 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Bottom line: on 31 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Buxur 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.