From today's trading desk on 27 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Aliganj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
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 18.4% below the period average, sitting just 23.1% 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 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where Aliganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹850 (14.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Aliganj APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹650, with the average around ₹613. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 26 Jul | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 11 Jul | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 05 Jul | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 04 Jul | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 02 Jul | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 01 Jul | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 28 Jun | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Aliganj APMC on 27 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.