In today's crop-price rundown for 05 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Balarampur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01What Put Balarampur APMC on Top Today
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₹750
- Lowest Price Today₹680
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
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 17.0% below the period average and just 41.7% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 05 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,050 (16.8%) 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 Balarampur APMC ranged between ₹620 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹843. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹750 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹750 | ₹680 | ₹700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹720 | ₹620 | ₹700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹760 |
| 29 Jul | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹800 | ₹750 | ₹780 |
| 24 Jul | ₹820 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹850 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹820 | ₹760 | ₹800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹800 | ₹720 | ₹750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹920 | ₹840 | ₹900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹900 | ₹820 | ₹860 |
| 15 Jul | ₹900 | ₹820 | ₹860 |
| 14 Jul | ₹950 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹900 | ₹830 | ₹850 |
| 11 Jul | ₹900 | ₹820 | ₹820 |
| 10 Jul | ₹900 | ₹820 | ₹850 |
| 09 Jul | ₹820 | ₹750 | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 05 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Balarampur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.