Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹453 per quintal in Fatehabad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹450
- Average (Modal) Price₹453
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Potato is about 20.1% below the period average — just 54.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 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 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Fatehabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹567. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹500 | ₹450 | ₹453 |
| 11 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹450 | ₹490 |
| 06 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹500 | ₹450 | ₹468 |
| 02 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹500 | ₹450 | ₹455 |
| 26 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Potato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Potato changed hands at this rate in Fatehabad APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.