As fresh arrivals settled on 13 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹2,650 per quintal in Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Potato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.8% below the period average and just 47.0% 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 13 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,100 (17.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,672. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
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 day's best Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Potato rate on 13 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.