With the 24 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Potato was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Thoubal APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.2% below the period average and just 21.4% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,000 (18.2%) 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 Thoubal APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,902. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Thoubal APMC posted this Potato rate on 24 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.