In the latest market update for 27 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,189 per quintal in Khekda APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,189
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 25.1% above the period average, sitting just 0.9% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 27 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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 ₹850 (14.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Khekda APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹951. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,127 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,189 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,117 |
| 25 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹821 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹985 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹964 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹960 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹945 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹923 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹865 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹973 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹869 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹903 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 sum up, this was the Potato rate at Khekda APMC on 27 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.