From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹814 per quintal in Fatehpur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹825
- Lowest Price Today₹810
- Average (Modal) Price₹814
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Potato is about 1.3% above the period average — just 37.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Fatehpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,100 (17.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Fatehpur APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹804. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹802 |
| 18 Aug | ₹825 | ₹810 | ₹814 |
| 17 Aug | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹809 |
| 16 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹804 |
| 15 Aug | ₹825 | ₹800 | ₹805 |
| 14 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹803 |
| 13 Aug | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹808 |
| 12 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹803 |
| 11 Aug | ₹805 | ₹800 | ₹801 |
| 10 Aug | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹805 |
| 09 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹804 |
| 08 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹803 |
| 07 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹806 |
| 05 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹806 |
| 04 Aug | ₹815 | ₹800 | ₹805 |
| 03 Aug | ₹810 | ₹800 | ₹807 |
| 02 Aug | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹803 |
| 01 Aug | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹807 |
| 31 Jul | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹807 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Fatehpur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.