In the price report dated 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹620 per quintal in Raikot APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹620
- Lowest Price Today₹620
- Average (Modal) Price₹620
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Badshah)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 7.6% above the period average and just 3.1% 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 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(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 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹640, with the average around ₹576. 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 | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 11 Aug | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 10 Aug | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 09 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹640 | ₹640 | ₹640 |
| 07 Aug | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 06 Aug | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 05 Aug | ₹640 | ₹640 | ₹640 |
| 04 Aug | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 03 Aug | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 02 Aug | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 01 Aug | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 31 Jul | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 30 Jul | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 29 Jul | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹590 | ₹590 | ₹590 |
| 25 Jul | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 24 Jul | ₹590 | ₹590 | ₹590 |
| 22 Jul | ₹590 | ₹590 | ₹590 |
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
Going to the top Potato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Raikot 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.