Across the reporting yards on 31 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹720 per quintal in Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹760
- Lowest Price Today₹680
- Average (Modal) Price₹720
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 3.4% above the period average, and just 10.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Anaiyur(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.
A spread of ₹750 (13.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC ranged between ₹560 and ₹800, with the average around ₹696. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹760 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 31 Aug | ₹760 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 30 Aug | ₹750 | ₹670 | ₹720 |
| 29 Aug | ₹760 | ₹680 | ₹720 |
| 28 Aug | ₹760 | ₹670 | ₹730 |
| 27 Aug | ₹760 | ₹670 | ₹720 |
| 26 Aug | ₹760 | ₹680 | ₹740 |
| 25 Aug | ₹760 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹680 | ₹600 | ₹640 |
| 23 Aug | ₹680 | ₹590 | ₹640 |
| 22 Aug | ₹680 | ₹590 | ₹630 |
| 21 Aug | ₹680 | ₹590 | ₹630 |
| 20 Aug | ₹680 | ₹600 | ₹640 |
| 19 Aug | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 18 Aug | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 17 Aug | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 16 Aug | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 15 Aug | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 14 Aug | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹620 | ₹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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC on 31 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.