In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,680 per quintal in Birmaharajpur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,750
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,680
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
Right now Potato is about 2.4% above the period average — just 6.7% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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.
The ₹1,100 (17.2%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Birmaharajpur APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,640. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,680 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,730 | ₹1,630 | ₹1,680 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,730 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,730 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Birmaharajpur APMC logged this Potato rate on 19 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.