Here's the 28 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 55.1% 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 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,850 (31.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,558, with the average around ₹700. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 28 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,558 | ₹700 | ₹702 |
| 25 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 22 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹710 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 18 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹710 | ₹700 | ₹701 |
| 10 Aug | ₹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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Prayagraj APMC on 28 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.