In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹780 per quintal in Kolaghat APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
01What Put Kolaghat APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹760
- Average (Modal) Price₹780
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 1.3% above the period average, sitting just 11.4% 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 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹750 (13.0%) 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 ₹770. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 24 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 22 Aug | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 20 Aug | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 19 Aug | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 18 Aug | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 06 Aug | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 05 Aug | ₹790 | ₹750 | ₹775 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Kolaghat APMC on 24 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.