With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Potato was quoted at ₹830 per quintal in Bethuadahari APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹840
- Lowest Price Today₹820
- Average (Modal) Price₹830
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
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.
Today's rate is about 6.4% below the period average and just 17.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bethuadahari APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,600 (27.1%) 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 Bethuadahari APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹887. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 18 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 17 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 16 Aug | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 15 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 13 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 12 Aug | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 11 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 10 Aug | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 08 Aug | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 07 Aug | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 06 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 03 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 01 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 31 Jul | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 29 Jul | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 28 Jul | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 27 Jul | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 25 Jul | ₹870 | ₹850 | ₹860 |
| 24 Jul | ₹870 | ₹850 | ₹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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Bethuadahari APMC posted this Potato rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.