Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹571 per quintal in Kannauj APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Kannauj APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹550
- Average (Modal) Price₹571
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 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.
Right now Potato is about 4.0% below the period average — just 48.0% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kannauj 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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 ₹1,600 (27.1%) 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 Kannauj APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹595. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹575 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹571 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹550 | ₹571 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹612 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹626 |
| 16 Aug | ₹605 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹650 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹650 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 12 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹605 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹610 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹597 |
| 04 Aug | ₹650 | ₹450 | ₹451 |
| 03 Aug | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹464 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹605 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹610 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 Kannauj APMC on 20 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.