In the day's wholesale-price digest for 06 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹580 per quintal in Mehmoodabad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹580
- Lowest Price Today₹580
- Average (Modal) Price₹580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 0.9% below the period average, sitting just 14.7% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 06 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,250 (19.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Mehmoodabad APMC ranged between ₹580 and ₹680, with the average around ₹585. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹680 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 08 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹625 | ₹600 | ₹604 |
| 04 Sep | ₹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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Mehmoodabad APMC on 06 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.