Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹680 per quintal in Pandua 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₹720
- Lowest Price Today₹640
- Average (Modal) Price₹680
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Potato about 5.6% below the period average, and just 20.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹1,100 (17.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Pandua APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹850, with the average around ₹720. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 16 Aug | ₹730 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: Pandua APMC reported Potato at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.