Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹4,350 per quintal in Ammapet(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
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 52.4% above the period average and just 3.3% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(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.
The ₹1,100 (17.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,854. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Potato rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.