From today's trading desk on 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹720 per quintal in Jahangirabad APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What Put Jahangirabad APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹720
- Lowest Price Today₹720
- Average (Modal) Price₹720
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
At this level, Potato is about 39.8% above the period average, sitting just 4.0% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jahangirabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹1,100 (17.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Jahangirabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹750, with the average around ₹515. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| 16 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹702 | ₹702 | ₹702 |
| 11 Aug | ₹701 | ₹701 | ₹701 |
| 08 Aug | ₹702 | ₹702 | ₹702 |
| 07 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹701 | ₹701 | ₹701 |
| 05 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹701 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 03 Aug | ₹740 | ₹740 | ₹740 |
| 02 Aug | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹701 | ₹701 | ₹701 |
| 31 Jul | ₹650 | ₹500 | ₹504 |
| 30 Jul | ₹625 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 29 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹504 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹531 |
| 27 Jul | ₹401 | ₹401 | ₹401 |
| 26 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹401 | ₹401 | ₹401 |
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 Jahangirabad APMC on 17 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.