Going by the latest APMC figures for 29 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.3% above the period average and just 6.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 29 Aug 2026, so you can see where Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
At ₹1,750 (29.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC ranged between ₹1,350 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,496. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 29 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.