In the latest market update for 26 Jul 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Darjeeling APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Jul 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red)
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 0.4% above the period average — just 6.3% 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 26 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,350 (21.6%) 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 Darjeeling APMC ranged between ₹1,350 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,494. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Darjeeling APMC on 26 Jul 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.