As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Anoop Shahar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 35.4% above the period average and just 25.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Vadavalli(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.
A spread of ₹1,300 (21.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Anoop Shahar APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹800, with the average around ₹443. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 10 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 08 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 04 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 03 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 02 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 29 Jun | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 28 Jun | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Anoop Shahar APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.