From today's trading desk on 11 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹760 per quintal in Medinipur(West) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹780
- Lowest Price Today₹750
- Average (Modal) Price₹760
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 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.
Right now Potato is about 1.3% above the period average — just 5.0% 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 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
At ₹1,400 (22.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Medinipur(West) APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹800, with the average around ₹750. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 10 Aug | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 07 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 05 Aug | ₹780 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
| 31 Jul | ₹780 | ₹720 | ₹750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹780 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
| 28 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 27 Jul | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 24 Jul | ₹750 | ₹720 | ₹730 |
| 23 Jul | ₹750 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
| 21 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 19 Jul | ₹740 | ₹720 | ₹730 |
| 16 Jul | ₹740 | ₹720 | ₹730 |
| 14 Jul | ₹750 | ₹720 | ₹740 |
| 13 Jul | ₹750 | ₹710 | ₹740 |
| 10 Jul | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹760 |
| 08 Jul | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹760 |
| 06 Jul | ₹800 | ₹760 | ₹780 |
| 03 Jul | ₹750 | ₹720 | ₹730 |
| 02 Jul | ₹780 | ₹740 | ₹750 |
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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Medinipur(West) APMC on 11 Aug 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.