As the 13 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹680 per quintal in Pandua APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹640
- Average (Modal) Price₹680
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
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.
Today's rate is about 5.8% below the period average and just 20.0% 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 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pandua APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,100 (17.2%) 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 Pandua APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹850, with the average around ₹722. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹720 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 12 Aug | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹670 |
| 11 Aug | ₹730 | ₹630 | ₹680 |
| 10 Aug | ₹730 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 09 Aug | ₹720 | ₹620 | ₹680 |
| 07 Aug | ₹720 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 06 Aug | ₹720 | ₹630 | ₹680 |
| 05 Aug | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 03 Aug | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 02 Aug | ₹720 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 31 Jul | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 30 Jul | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 29 Jul | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 28 Jul | ₹680 | ₹620 | ₹660 |
| 26 Jul | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 24 Jul | ₹680 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 22 Jul | ₹700 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 21 Jul | ₹740 | ₹660 | ₹700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹740 | ₹670 | ₹700 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pandua APMC posted this Potato rate on 13 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.