With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Potato was quoted at ₹480 per quintal in Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹740
- Lowest Price Today₹150
- Average (Modal) Price₹480
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 40.4% above the period average and just 36.8% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC ranged between ₹80 and ₹760, with the average around ₹342. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹740 | ₹150 | ₹480 |
| 17 Aug | ₹700 | ₹120 | ₹360 |
| 14 Aug | ₹720 | ₹130 | ₹360 |
| 13 Aug | ₹760 | ₹140 | ₹400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹660 | ₹100 | ₹340 |
| 11 Aug | ₹700 | ₹120 | ₹400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹680 | ₹100 | ₹360 |
| 07 Aug | ₹700 | ₹140 | ₹400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹740 | ₹100 | ₹380 |
| 05 Aug | ₹700 | ₹140 | ₹340 |
| 04 Aug | ₹760 | ₹120 | ₹400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹700 | ₹120 | ₹320 |
| 01 Aug | ₹760 | ₹100 | ₹360 |
| 30 Jul | ₹720 | ₹140 | ₹380 |
| 29 Jul | ₹760 | ₹100 | ₹400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹700 | ₹120 | ₹340 |
| 27 Jul | ₹640 | ₹100 | ₹320 |
| 24 Jul | ₹700 | ₹140 | ₹360 |
| 23 Jul | ₹700 | ₹100 | ₹320 |
| 22 Jul | ₹760 | ₹120 | ₹360 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC posted this Potato rate on 18 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.