As fresh arrivals settled on 25 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red Nanital)
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.
This puts Potato about 2.5% below the period average, and just 22.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,850 |
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 ₹650 (11.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,998. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,850 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,350 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,450 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹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
The headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 25 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.