Reading today's price tape for 02 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Kandi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹760
- Lowest Price Today₹640
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 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 9.1% below the period average, sitting just 18.6% 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 02 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kandi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
At ₹1,000 (16.7%), 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 Kandi APMC ranged between ₹640 and ₹860, with the average around ₹770. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹760 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹760 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹760 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹760 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹760 | ₹640 | ₹700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹800 | ₹680 | ₹750 |
| 19 Jul | ₹820 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹820 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 16 Jul | ₹840 | ₹740 | ₹800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹840 | ₹740 | ₹800 |
| 12 Jul | ₹860 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹860 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹860 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 05 Jul | ₹860 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹860 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹860 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹860 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹860 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
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
Farmers comparing Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Kandi APMC on 02 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.