Reading today's price tape for 24 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹581 per quintal in Mehmoodabad APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹580
- Average (Modal) Price₹581
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 0.1% above the period average — just 3.2% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹750 (13.0%) 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. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹582 |
| 24 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹581 |
| 23 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 22 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 21 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹583 |
| 20 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 19 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹591 |
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 17 Aug | ₹580 | ₹580 | ₹580 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹580 | ₹582 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Mehmoodabad APMC on 24 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.