Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Kotadwara APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Potato markets.
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₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
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.
At this level, Potato is about 14.0% below the period average, sitting just 41.2% 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 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.
That ₹1,100 (17.2%) 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 Kotadwara APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,163. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹950 | ₹950 | ₹950 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
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 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 Kotadwara 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.