As the 12 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Potato was quoted at ₹830 per quintal in Bethuadahari APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Bethuadahari APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹840
- Lowest Price Today₹820
- Average (Modal) Price₹830
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Desi)
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 7.5% below the period average, and just 17.0% 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 Bethuadahari 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 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Bethuadahari APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹897. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 11 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 10 Aug | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 08 Aug | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 07 Aug | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 06 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 03 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 01 Aug | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 31 Jul | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 29 Jul | ₹820 | ₹800 | ₹810 |
| 28 Jul | ₹830 | ₹810 | ₹820 |
| 27 Jul | ₹840 | ₹820 | ₹830 |
| 25 Jul | ₹870 | ₹850 | ₹860 |
| 24 Jul | ₹870 | ₹850 | ₹860 |
| 23 Jul | ₹860 | ₹840 | ₹850 |
| 22 Jul | ₹860 | ₹840 | ₹850 |
| 20 Jul | ₹880 | ₹860 | ₹870 |
| 19 Jul | ₹880 | ₹860 | ₹870 |
| 18 Jul | ₹870 | ₹850 | ₹860 |
| 17 Jul | ₹880 | ₹860 | ₹870 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Bethuadahari 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.