Pulling together the 11 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Potato was quoted at ₹800 per quintal in Katwa APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
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₹850
- Lowest Price Today₹750
- Average (Modal) Price₹800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 40.8% above the period average — just 5.9% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 11 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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.
That ₹1,400 (22.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Katwa APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹850, with the average around ₹568. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹850 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹750 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹780 |
| 02 Aug | ₹750 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹780 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹500 | ₹480 | ₹500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹750 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹420 | ₹400 | ₹410 |
| 18 Jul | ₹420 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹430 | ₹420 | ₹430 |
| 16 Jul | ₹420 | ₹400 | ₹410 |
| 15 Jul | ₹430 | ₹420 | ₹430 |
| 14 Jul | ₹420 | ₹400 | ₹410 |
| 13 Jul | ₹440 | ₹410 | ₹420 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Katwa APMC logged this Potato rate on 11 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.