In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹536 per quintal in Auraiya APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹536
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 9.2% below the period average, and just 40.4% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Auraiya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 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.
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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Auraiya APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹900, with the average around ₹590. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹551 |
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹536 |
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹566 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹524 |
| 15 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹559 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹541 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹562 |
| 12 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹539 |
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹526 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹577 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹523 |
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹553 |
| 06 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹556 |
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹532 |
| 04 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹557 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹572 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹516 |
| 31 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹573 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹552 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Auraiya APMC on 18 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.