In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹6,400 per quintal in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
01What Put Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
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₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red Nanital)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 10.0% above the period average, sitting just 3.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Singanallur(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,100 (17.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,600 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹5,817. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.