Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Right now Potato is about 10.2% above the period average — just 11.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,216. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.