Here's the 31 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Roorkee APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 21.9% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (18.2%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Roorkee APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,280, with the average around ₹1,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Roorkee APMC on 31 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.