Turning to the 20 Aug 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Lalru APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.1% above the period average and just 9.1% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
That ₹1,600 (27.1%) 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 Lalru APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹970. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹950 | ₹950 | ₹950 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹998 | ₹998 | ₹998 |
| 12 Aug | ₹960 | ₹960 | ₹960 |
| 11 Aug | ₹990 | ₹990 | ₹990 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹986 | ₹986 | ₹986 |
| 06 Aug | ₹950 | ₹950 | ₹950 |
| 05 Aug | ₹950 | ₹950 | ₹950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹950 | ₹950 | ₹950 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹950 | ₹950 | ₹950 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Lalru 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.