Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹610 per quintal in Baxirhat APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹630
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹610
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 10.6% below the period average — just 19.7% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Baxirhat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Baxirhat APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹760, with the average around ₹682. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 17 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 14 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 13 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 12 Aug | ₹640 | ₹610 | ₹620 |
| 11 Aug | ₹640 | ₹610 | ₹620 |
| 10 Aug | ₹640 | ₹610 | ₹620 |
| 07 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 05 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 04 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 03 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 31 Jul | ₹650 | ₹630 | ₹640 |
| 29 Jul | ₹690 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 28 Jul | ₹690 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 27 Jul | ₹700 | ₹660 | ₹680 |
| 24 Jul | ₹710 | ₹670 | ₹690 |
| 23 Jul | ₹710 | ₹670 | ₹690 |
| 22 Jul | ₹730 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 17 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Baxirhat APMC logged this Potato rate on 18 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.