In the price report dated 23 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
This puts Potato about 0.7% below the period average, and just 33.3% 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 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Barabanki APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹550 (8.9%) 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 Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹604. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹755 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 21 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 20 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹602 |
| 19 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹606 |
| 18 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 17 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹609 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 14 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 13 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 12 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹608 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 07 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 06 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 05 Aug | ₹765 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Barabanki APMC reported Potato at this level on 23 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.