Reading today's price tape for 17 Jul 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹800 per quintal in Kolaghat APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Potato markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹820
- Lowest Price Today₹780
- Average (Modal) Price₹800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Jul 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Potato is about 4.0% above the period average — just 9.1% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,650 |
| 2 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,850 (31.9%) 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 Kolaghat APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹880, with the average around ₹769. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 01 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 31 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 29 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 28 Jul | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹880 | ₹840 | ₹860 |
| 24 Jul | ₹860 | ₹820 | ₹840 |
| 23 Jul | ₹860 | ₹820 | ₹840 |
| 22 Jul | ₹840 | ₹800 | ₹820 |
| 20 Jul | ₹840 | ₹800 | ₹820 |
| 17 Jul | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹820 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 11 Jul | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 09 Jul | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 03 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 02 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 01 Jul | ₹760 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
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
The day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Kolaghat APMC on 17 Jul 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.