Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Haathras APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹530
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- 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.
This puts Potato about 5.6% below the period average, and just 67.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,000 (15.4%) 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 Haathras APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,533, with the average around ₹530. 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 | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹577 |
| 09 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹562 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹547 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹559 |
| 04 Aug | ₹501 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹595 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹565 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹584 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹602 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹541 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹544 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹537 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,533 | ₹500 | ₹547 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹532 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹540 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
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
Selling Potato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Haathras APMC reported Potato at this level on 12 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.