Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Karnataka is currently ₹1,742 per quintal (₹17.42/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Potato available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Potato is ₹400 per quintal in Chickkaballapura Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Potato being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Potato is recorded at ₹8,500 per quintal in Hoskote Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 27 Mandis in Karnataka today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Potato prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Karnataka, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Potato?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹1,742, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Karnataka have the best Potato rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Gulbarga	1	₹700	₹1,800	₹1,068
Belgaum	1	₹500	₹1,800	₹1,217
Dharwad	1	₹1,000	₹1,800	₹1,259
Chamrajnagar	1	₹1,148	₹1,500	₹1,324
Bellary	1	₹1,200	₹1,800	₹1,340
Udupi	1	₹1,400	₹1,800	₹1,600
Hassan	2	₹600	₹5,000	₹1,700
Kolar	5	₹400	₹3,000	₹1,906
Chikmagalur	1	₹1,712	₹2,100	₹1,935
Bangalore	4	₹800	₹8,500	₹1,938
Davanagere	1	₹1,600	₹2,400	₹2,035
Mysore	2	₹1,470	₹3,333	₹2,341
Tumkur	1	₹1,900	₹3,500	₹2,700
Shimoga	1	₹2,600	₹3,000	₹2,800

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoLocal	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹1400	₹2200	₹1800	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹800	₹1700	₹1200	2026-01-31
PotatoLocal	Belgaum	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹500	₹1500	₹1100	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	Chikkamagalore	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹1842	₹2042	₹1942	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Davangere	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹1700	₹2100	₹1900	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Hubli (Amaragol)	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹1000	₹1400	₹1200	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Kalburgi	Gulbarga, Karnataka	₹800	₹1200	₹1000	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Gowribidanoor	Kolar, Karnataka	₹1500	₹2000	₹1800	2026-01-31
PotatoLocal	Bangarpet	Kolar, Karnataka	₹1000	₹2000	₹1500	2026-01-31
PotatoJalander	Bangarpet	Kolar, Karnataka	₹2000	₹2300	₹2133	2026-01-31

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