In the day's wholesale-price digest for 06 Aug 2026, Piravam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Potato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Potato board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 8.6% above the period average — just 16.7% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 06 Aug 2026, so you can see where Piravam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 5 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 6 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 9 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Pampady Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Bargarh(Barapalli) APMC | ₹3,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹1,500 (42.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,605. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato found its strongest bid at Piravam Market APMC on 06 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.