Across the reporting yards on 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹620 per quintal in Dinhata APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹640
- Lowest Price Today₹610
- Average (Modal) Price₹620
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
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 10.3% below the period average and just 18.4% 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
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
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.
The ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Dinhata APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹760, with the average around ₹691. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹640 | ₹610 | ₹620 |
| 11 Aug | ₹640 | ₹610 | ₹620 |
| 10 Aug | ₹640 | ₹610 | ₹620 |
| 07 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 05 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 04 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 03 Aug | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 31 Jul | ₹650 | ₹630 | ₹640 |
| 29 Jul | ₹690 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 28 Jul | ₹690 | ₹650 | ₹670 |
| 27 Jul | ₹700 | ₹660 | ₹680 |
| 24 Jul | ₹710 | ₹670 | ₹690 |
| 23 Jul | ₹710 | ₹670 | ₹690 |
| 22 Jul | ₹730 | ₹690 | ₹700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 17 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 16 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 14 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 13 Jul | ₹740 | ₹700 | ₹720 |
| 10 Jul | ₹740 | ₹710 | ₹730 |
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
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Potato traded at this rate in Dinhata APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.