In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹955 per quintal in Rishikesh APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹758
- Average (Modal) Price₹955
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 7.4% above the period average, sitting just 17.0% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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.
The ₹1,100 (17.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Rishikesh APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,150, with the average around ₹889. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹760 | ₹955 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹758 | ₹955 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹755 | ₹950 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,025 | ₹750 | ₹920 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹752 | ₹950 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹750 | ₹900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹785 | ₹950 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹780 | ₹955 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹785 | ₹955 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹782 | ₹950 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹780 | ₹950 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹785 | ₹952 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹780 | ₹950 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹780 | ₹952 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹780 | ₹915 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹795 | ₹920 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹790 | ₹910 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹780 | ₹915 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹785 | ₹910 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹775 | ₹900 |
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 headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Rishikesh APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.