As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Mapusa APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Potato markets.
01What Put Mapusa APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.1% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 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 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Mapusa APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,414. 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 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
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
The headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Mapusa 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.