In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Darjeeling APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Potato is about 0.3% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Singampunari(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 ₹1,600 (27.1%) 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 Darjeeling APMC ranged between ₹1,350 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,495. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 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 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Darjeeling APMC logged this Potato rate on 20 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.