In the price report dated 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,055 per quintal in Powayan APMC. This is one of several Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,055
- 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.
This puts Potato about 19.3% above the period average, and just 4.1% 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
The table below lines up Potato rates across the markets that reported on 12 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 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
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Powayan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹884. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹848 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,055 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Powayan 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.