Reading today's price tape for 22 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Ambala Cantt. APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
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.
At this level, Potato is about 22.5% below the period average, sitting just 63.3% 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 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
That ₹1,600 (27.1%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Ambala Cantt. APMC ranged between ₹380 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹710. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 21 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹640 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹640 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹600 | ₹380 | ₹400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹500 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 02 Jul | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 21 Jun | ₹600 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Ambala Cantt. APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.