Based on what the markets reported on 20 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,420 per quintal in Chandabali APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,420
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 3.8% below the period average — just 23.2% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chandabali APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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.
The ₹1,600 (27.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Chandabali APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹1,850, with the average around ₹1,476. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,420 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,520 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,370 | ₹1,430 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,540 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,370 | ₹1,440 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,360 | ₹1,440 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,430 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,520 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,370 | ₹1,460 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,320 | ₹1,450 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,270 | ₹1,420 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,360 | ₹1,470 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,320 | ₹1,470 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,270 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,570 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,320 | ₹1,480 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Chandabali APMC on 20 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.