Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,020 per quintal in Nanuta APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹1,020
- Lowest Price Today₹1,020
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,020
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 8.1% below the period average and just 21.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,100 (17.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Nanuta APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹1,110. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹1,020 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,020 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,025 | ₹1,025 | ₹1,025 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,025 | ₹1,025 | ₹1,025 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,030 | ₹1,030 | ₹1,030 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,300 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,217 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Nanuta APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.