As the 01 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 39.3% above the period average, and just 7.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 01 Aug 2026, so you can see where Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
That ₹1,250 (20.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,667. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 01 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.