In the latest market update for 20 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹680 per quintal in Sheoraphuly APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹720
- Lowest Price Today₹640
- Average (Modal) Price₹680
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
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 10.6% below the period average — just 20.9% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 20 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Singanallur(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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
That ₹1,600 (27.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sheoraphuly APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹860, with the average around ₹761. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 19 Aug | ₹730 | ₹690 | ₹710 |
| 18 Aug | ₹740 | ₹660 | ₹700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹730 | ₹690 | ₹710 |
| 14 Aug | ₹740 | ₹660 | ₹700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 12 Aug | ₹700 | ₹660 | ₹680 |
| 11 Aug | ₹720 | ₹620 | ₹660 |
| 10 Aug | ₹700 | ₹630 | ₹660 |
| 07 Aug | ₹730 | ₹630 | ₹690 |
| 06 Aug | ₹700 | ₹620 | ₹680 |
| 05 Aug | ₹720 | ₹640 | ₹680 |
| 04 Aug | ₹700 | ₹640 | ₹660 |
| 31 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 30 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 29 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 28 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 24 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 23 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 22 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
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
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 Sheoraphuly APMC on 20 Aug 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.