In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹260 per quintal in Morena APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹260
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹260
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 22.6% below the period average, sitting just 78.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 14 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 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Tirupatthur(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.
A spread of ₹1,100 (17.2%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Morena APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹336. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹260 | ₹200 | ₹260 |
| 13 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹200 | ₹240 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹400 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹250 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 12 Jul | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹400 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹250 | ₹400 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Morena APMC on 14 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.