In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Barabanki APMC on Top Today
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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 0.7% below the period average, sitting just 33.3% 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 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹750 (13.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹900, with the average around ₹604. 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 | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹735 | ₹600 | ₹602 |
| 29 Aug | ₹755 | ₹600 | ₹603 |
| 28 Aug | ₹750 | ₹600 | ₹607 |
| 27 Aug | ₹755 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 26 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹755 | ₹600 | ₹602 |
| 24 Aug | ₹760 | ₹600 | ₹608 |
| 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 |
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
All told, this is where Potato stood at Barabanki APMC on 31 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.