Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹835 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹850
- Lowest Price Today₹820
- Average (Modal) Price₹835
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 2.6% below the period average, sitting just 7.2% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 18 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 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
The ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹900, with the average around ₹857. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 17 Aug | ₹850 | ₹825 | ₹840 |
| 13 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 12 Aug | ₹850 | ₹820 | ₹835 |
| 11 Aug | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹825 |
| 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 |
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
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Egra/contai APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.