Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹871 per quintal in Bhadara APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹900
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹871
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 6.2% above the period average, sitting just 75.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 19 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 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(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.
A spread of ₹1,100 (17.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Bhadara APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹820. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹833 |
| 07 Nov | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹755 |
| 06 Nov | ₹3,500 | ₹700 | ₹978 |
| 04 Nov | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 30 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹730 |
| 29 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹761 |
| 28 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹746 |
| 27 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹752 |
| 26 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 25 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹733 |
| 23 Oct | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 22 Oct | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹825 |
| 21 Oct | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹831 |
| 19 Oct | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹777 |
| 15 Oct | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹825 |
| 13 Oct | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹820 |
| 12 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹771 |
| 25 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹860 |
| 24 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹741 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 sum up, this was the Potato rate at Bhadara APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.