In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹690 per quintal in Gajol APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹680
- Average (Modal) Price₹690
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
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.
At this level, Potato is about 0.4% below the period average, sitting just 4.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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.
That ₹1,100 (17.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Gajol APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹720, with the average around ₹693. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹700 | ₹680 | ₹690 |
| 11 Aug | ₹700 | ₹650 | ₹680 |
| 10 Aug | ₹710 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹710 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹710 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹710 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹710 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹710 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹710 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹710 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 17 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 14 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 13 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 10 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 08 Jul | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 30 Jun | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 29 Jun | ₹720 | ₹700 | ₹710 |
| 27 Jun | ₹700 | ₹650 | ₹680 |
| 24 Jun | ₹700 | ₹650 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Gajol APMC on 14 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.