In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹601 per quintal in Chhibramau APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹640
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹601
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
At this level, Potato is about 1.5% above the period average, sitting just 7.6% 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 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Chhibramau APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹650, with the average around ₹592. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹650 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 12 Aug | ₹640 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹625 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹650 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 06 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹500 | ₹450 | ₹452 |
| 03 Aug | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹465 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹508 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹589 |
| 31 Jul | ₹650 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 30 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹650 | ₹600 | ₹601 |
| 27 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹608 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Potato stood at Chhibramau 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.