Turning to the 12 Aug 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in SMY Takoli APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 8.1% below the period average and just 33.3% 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
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at SMY Takoli APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,088. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
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
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Takoli APMC posted this Potato rate on 12 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.