From today's trading desk on 24 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,070
- Lowest Price Today₹950
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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.
Right now Potato is about 0.0% above the period average — just 6.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(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.
The ₹750 (13.0%) 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 Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹1,070, with the average around ₹1,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Birbhum APMC logged this Potato rate on 24 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.