Here's the 15 Jul 2026 mandi snapshot — Potato was quoted at ₹780 per quintal in Balurghat APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Balurghat APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹760
- Average (Modal) Price₹780
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Jul 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Potato is about 5.0% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 15 Jul 2026, so you can see where Balurghat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 3 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
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 ₹1,700 (28.8%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Balurghat APMC ranged between ₹570 and ₹800, with the average around ₹743. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹720 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹730 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹670 | ₹680 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 28 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 27 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 23 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 22 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 21 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 20 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 17 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 15 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 14 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 13 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 10 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 08 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 07 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 04 Jul | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹770 |
| 03 Jul | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹780 |
| 02 Jul | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹780 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 sum up, this was the Potato rate at Balurghat APMC on 15 Jul 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.