In the price report dated 20 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
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₹680
- Average (Modal) Price₹690
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Potato about 0.4% below the period average, and just 4.2% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gajol 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 | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sulur(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.
A spread of ₹1,600 (27.1%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Gajol APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹720, with the average around ₹693. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹700 | ₹680 | ₹690 |
| 17 Aug | ₹700 | ₹680 | ₹690 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Potato was priced at this level in Gajol APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.