Reading today's price tape for 03 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Powayan APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Powayan 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₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 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.
Right now Potato is about 22.2% below the period average — just 36.4% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 03 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
At ₹1,200 (20.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Powayan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹900. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹964 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,062 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹820 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹706 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹881 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹701 | ₹701 | ₹701 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹1,013 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹898 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹1,018 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹893 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹1,079 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,021 |
| 15 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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
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 Powayan APMC on 03 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.