Reading today's price tape for 15 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹580 per quintal in Mehmoodabad APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹580
- Lowest Price Today₹580
- Average (Modal) Price₹580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.0% above the period average — just 3.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Singampunari(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.
A spread of ₹1,100 (17.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹582 |
| 13 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 12 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 11 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 10 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹581 |
| 07 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 06 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹582 |
| 04 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 03 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Mehmoodabad APMC on 15 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.