Looking at how the yards traded on 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹918 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Sikanderabad APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹918
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Potato is about 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 54.1% 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 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹550 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹900. 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 | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹918 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹827 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹883 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹929 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹896 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹848 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹881 |
| 02 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹883 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹973 |
| 29 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹821 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹933 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹881 |
| 26 Jul | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹827 |
| 25 Jul | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹839 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 21 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
Before carting Potato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Sikanderabad 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.