In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Jul 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹580 per quintal in Mehmoodabad APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹580
- Lowest Price Today₹580
- Average (Modal) Price₹580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 3.3% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 20 Jul 2026, so you can see where Mehmoodabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
That ₹1,600 (26.7%) 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 Mehmoodabad APMC ranged between ₹580 and ₹600, with the average around ₹580. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 01 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 31 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 30 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 29 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 28 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 27 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 26 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 25 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 24 Jul | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹583 |
| 23 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 22 Jul | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹583 |
| 21 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 20 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 19 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 18 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 17 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 16 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 15 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 14 Jul | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mehmoodabad APMC posted this Potato rate on 20 Jul 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.