In the day's wholesale-price digest for 27 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,070
- Lowest Price Today₹950
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
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.
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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sainthia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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.
A spread of ₹850 (14.4%) 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 Sainthia 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sainthia APMC logged this Potato rate on 27 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.