In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹626 per quintal in Kannauj APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What Put Kannauj APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹626
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Potato about 10.7% above the period average, and just 51.9% 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
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 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 RSPuram(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.
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.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Kannauj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹565. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Nov | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Nov | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 08 Nov | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 07 Nov | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 06 Nov | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 05 Nov | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹502 |
| 04 Nov | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹540 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 20 Oct | ₹550 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 19 Oct | ₹550 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 18 Oct | ₹550 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 17 Oct | ₹550 | ₹540 | ₹541 |
| 16 Oct | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹416 |
| 15 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹560 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹565 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹561 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Kannauj APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.