Pulling together the 05 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Porsa APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Potato is about 4.5% below the period average — just 25.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 05 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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 ₹1,050 (16.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Porsa APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹800, with the average around ₹628. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹670 | ₹620 | ₹670 |
| 10 Jul | ₹690 | ₹500 | ₹690 |
| 09 Jul | ₹680 | ₹680 | ₹680 |
| 07 Jul | ₹650 | ₹550 | ₹650 |
| 06 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 02 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 01 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 30 Jun | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 29 Jun | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹500 | ₹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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Porsa APMC logged this Potato rate on 05 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.