In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹3,350 per quintal in Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red Nanital)
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.
At this level, Potato is about 8.1% below the period average, sitting just 16.3% 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 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,250 (22.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,647. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,350 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 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.