Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Haathras 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
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
- 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 5.8% below the period average, sitting just 67.4% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,100 (17.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Haathras APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,533, with the average around ₹531. 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 | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹567 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹606 |
| 14 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,320 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹577 |
| 09 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹562 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹547 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹559 |
| 04 Aug | ₹501 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹595 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹565 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹584 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹602 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹541 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹544 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Haathras 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.