In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,100 per quintal in Saharsa APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 16.4% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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 ₹1,600 (27.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Saharsa APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹945. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 23 Jul | ₹950 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 17 Jul | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 15 Jul | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 07 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 06 Jul | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 01 Jul | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 24 Jun | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 19 Jun | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
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 day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Saharsa APMC on 22 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.