Across the reporting yards on 19 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Porsa APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
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.
Today's rate is about 4.2% below the period average and just 25.0% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Porsa 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Porsa APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹800, with the average around ₹626. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹750 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Porsa 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.