In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Charra APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Charra APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Potato is about 3.8% below the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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
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 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 Charra APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹800, with the average around ₹624. 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 | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 02 Aug | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 19 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 16 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹548 |
| 12 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 05 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 29 Jun | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Charra 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.