In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Jul 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Paliakala APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Potato is about 10.9% below the period average — just 65.0% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 16 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹1,800 (31.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Paliakala APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹786. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹725 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹700 | ₹716 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹713 |
| 10 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 09 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹841 |
| 28 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 25 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹730 |
| 19 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Paliakala APMC on 16 Jul 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.