As fresh arrivals settled on 10 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹830 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Egra/contai APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹850
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹830
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 3.6% below the period average and just 7.8% 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 10 Aug 2026, so you can see where Egra/contai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,400 (22.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹900, with the average around ₹861. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹830 |
| 07 Aug | ₹830 | ₹800 | ₹815 |
| 06 Aug | ₹830 | ₹800 | ₹815 |
| 05 Aug | ₹830 | ₹800 | ₹815 |
| 04 Aug | ₹840 | ₹800 | ₹820 |
| 03 Aug | ₹830 | ₹800 | ₹815 |
| 31 Jul | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹825 |
| 30 Jul | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹825 |
| 29 Jul | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹775 |
| 28 Jul | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹825 |
| 27 Jul | ₹900 | ₹870 | ₹885 |
| 24 Jul | ₹900 | ₹870 | ₹885 |
| 23 Jul | ₹890 | ₹870 | ₹885 |
| 22 Jul | ₹900 | ₹870 | ₹885 |
| 21 Jul | ₹900 | ₹880 | ₹890 |
| 17 Jul | ₹900 | ₹880 | ₹890 |
| 15 Jul | ₹900 | ₹880 | ₹890 |
| 14 Jul | ₹900 | ₹880 | ₹890 |
| 13 Jul | ₹900 | ₹880 | ₹890 |
| 10 Jul | ₹900 | ₹880 | ₹890 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Egra/contai APMC posted this Potato rate on 10 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.