In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹300 per quintal in Ludhiana 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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹100
- Average (Modal) Price₹300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 21.5% below the period average and just 62.5% 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 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,850 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,100 (19.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Ludhiana APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹800, with the average around ₹382. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹700 | ₹100 | ₹350 |
| 17 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 26 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Ludhiana APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.