In the day's wholesale-price digest for 05 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹665 per quintal in Ujjain 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
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹665
- Lowest Price Today₹665
- Average (Modal) Price₹665
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Potato is about 26.7% below the period average, sitting just 44.6% 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
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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,050 (16.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Ujjain APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹907. 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 | ₹665 | ₹665 | ₹665 |
| 04 Aug | ₹830 | ₹500 | ₹830 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,190 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹900 | ₹496 | ₹900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹942 | ₹395 | ₹942 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹322 | ₹1,050 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹600 | ₹1,050 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹229 | ₹1,050 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,151 | ₹100 | ₹1,151 |
| 24 Jul | ₹550 | ₹431 | ₹550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹875 | ₹550 | ₹875 |
| 22 Jul | ₹600 | ₹200 | ₹600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹350 | ₹1,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹866 | ₹466 | ₹866 |
| 17 Jul | ₹851 | ₹538 | ₹851 |
| 16 Jul | ₹900 | ₹281 | ₹900 |
| 15 Jul | ₹908 | ₹600 | ₹908 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,121 | ₹420 | ₹1,121 |
| 11 Jul | ₹647 | ₹443 | ₹647 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Ujjain APMC on 05 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.