Across the reporting yards on 11 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Powayan APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Potato yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 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.
Today's rate is about 31.9% below the period average and just 45.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where Powayan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
A spread of ₹1,400 (22.2%) 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 Powayan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹881. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹996 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,026 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹964 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,062 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹820 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹706 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹881 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹701 | ₹701 | ₹701 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹1,013 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹898 |
| 21 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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Powayan APMC posted this Potato rate on 11 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.