Looking at how the yards traded on 24 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹850 per quintal in Katwa APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹880
- Lowest Price Today₹850
- Average (Modal) Price₹850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Potato is about 42.9% above the period average, sitting just 3.4% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Katwa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
At ₹750 (13.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Katwa APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹880, with the average around ₹595. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹880 | ₹850 | ₹850 |
| 21 Aug | ₹780 | ₹750 | ₹750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹850 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹780 | ₹800 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Potato rate at Katwa 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.