In the latest market update for 24 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹670 per quintal in Bankura Sadar APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹690
- Lowest Price Today₹650
- Average (Modal) Price₹670
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 5.0% below the period average, sitting just 16.3% 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 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 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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bankura Sadar APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹800, with the average around ₹705. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹685 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 24 Aug | ₹690 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 22 Aug | ₹690 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 21 Aug | ₹690 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 20 Aug | ₹690 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 19 Aug | ₹685 | ₹645 | ₹665 |
| 18 Aug | ₹685 | ₹645 | ₹670 |
| 17 Aug | ₹685 | ₹645 | ₹670 |
| 15 Aug | ₹680 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 14 Aug | ₹680 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 13 Aug | ₹680 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 12 Aug | ₹670 | ₹630 | ₹650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹670 | ₹635 | ₹650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹680 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 08 Aug | ₹690 | ₹645 | ₹670 |
| 07 Aug | ₹680 | ₹640 | ₹665 |
| 06 Aug | ₹690 | ₹645 | ₹670 |
| 05 Aug | ₹690 | ₹645 | ₹670 |
| 04 Aug | ₹680 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 03 Aug | ₹680 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Bankura Sadar APMC on 24 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.