Turning to the 21 Jul 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹1,080 per quintal in Jainagar APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,080
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Jul 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
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 8.6% below the period average and just 28.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,600 |
| 2 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
That ₹600 (10.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Potato prices at Jainagar APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,182. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹950 | ₹1,060 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,080 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,220 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,420 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
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
The headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jainagar APMC posted this Potato rate on 21 Jul 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.