Going by the latest APMC figures for 29 Jul 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Sikarpur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
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₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Jul 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 16.8% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 29 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,250 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sikarpur APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹471. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹560 | ₹560 | ₹560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 27 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 26 Jul | ₹560 | ₹550 | ₹558 |
| 25 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 21 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 19 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 18 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 17 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 16 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 14 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Jul | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹403 |
| 12 Jul | ₹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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sikarpur APMC reported Potato at this level on 29 Jul 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.