In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹522 per quintal in Indore APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹522
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹522
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 37.6% below the period average and just 64.5% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Indore APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹1,100 (17.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Indore APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,472, with the average around ₹836. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹522 | ₹500 | ₹522 |
| 13 Aug | ₹772 | ₹772 | ₹772 |
| 12 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹769 | ₹769 | ₹769 |
| 10 Aug | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹860 | ₹860 | ₹860 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹625 | ₹625 | ₹625 |
| 17 Jul | ₹877 | ₹877 | ₹877 |
| 16 Jul | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹849 | ₹800 | ₹849 |
| 11 Jul | ₹716 | ₹716 | ₹716 |
| 10 Jul | ₹729 | ₹729 | ₹729 |
| 09 Jul | ₹843 | ₹843 | ₹843 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,472 | ₹840 | ₹1,472 |
| 07 Jul | ₹767 | ₹767 | ₹767 |
| 04 Jul | ₹706 | ₹706 | ₹706 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jun | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹754 | ₹754 | ₹754 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Indore 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.