Pulling together the 14 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Potato was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Kalyanpur 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
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jalander)
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.
Right now Potato is about 5.5% above the period average — just 16.0% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹1,000 (15.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Kalyanpur APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,990. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
To wrap up, Kalyanpur APMC logged this Potato rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.