Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,350 per quintal in Bahadurganj APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
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₹1,450
- Lowest Price Today₹1,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 5.9% below the period average, sitting just 28.9% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(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
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 ₹1,000 (15.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Bahadurganj APMC ranged between ₹1,125 and ₹1,900, with the average around ₹1,435. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,325 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,275 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,375 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,325 | ₹1,225 | ₹1,275 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,375 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,325 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,275 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,225 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,275 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,225 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,275 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,225 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,225 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,175 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 24 Jun | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Bahadurganj APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.