In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Agra APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
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₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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.
Right now Potato is about 1.0% below the period average — just 72.4% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 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 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹750 (13.0%) 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 Agra APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,810, with the average around ₹505. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹511 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹524 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,617 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹574 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹591 |
| 24 Aug | ₹508 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 22 Aug | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹501 |
| 21 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹501 |
| 19 Aug | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹501 |
| 18 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,545 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 13 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹501 |
| 12 Aug | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹501 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Agra APMC logged this Potato rate on 31 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.