Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Maharashtra is currently ₹1,205 per quintal (₹12.05/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 ₹200 per quintal in Junnar(Narayangaon) 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 ₹5,300 per quintal in Chandrapur(Ganjwad) Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 36 Mandis in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra, 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 ₹1,205, 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 Maharashtra 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
Akola	1	₹500	₹1,600	₹858
Nashik	1	₹500	₹1,600	₹918
Thane	1	₹600	₹1,200	₹922
Mumbai	1	₹500	₹1,400	₹936
Jalna	1	₹250	₹1,600	₹1,000
Pune	9	₹200	₹2,500	₹1,090
Amravati	1	₹400	₹1,700	₹1,094
Solapur	2	₹500	₹1,600	₹1,158
Ahmednagar	5	₹300	₹2,500	₹1,176
Sangli	3	₹700	₹1,800	₹1,277
Satara	3	₹1,000	₹2,000	₹1,406
Chandrapur	1	₹1,000	₹5,300	₹1,417
Nagpur	4	₹400	₹2,580	₹1,473
Jalgaon	2	₹300	₹2,000	₹1,476
Kolhapur	1	₹1,500	₹1,800	₹1,600

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoOther	Rahata	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹800	₹1000	₹900	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	Shrirampur	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹1000	₹1200	₹1100	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹300	₹1600	₹950	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	Akola	Akola, Maharashtra	₹500	₹1400	₹900	2026-01-31
PotatoLocal	Amrawati(Frui & Veg. Market)	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹500	₹1600	₹1050	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	Chandrapur(Ganjwad)	Chandrapur, Maharashtra	₹1000	₹1500	₹1200	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	Bhusaval	Jalgaon, Maharashtra	₹1800	₹2000	₹2000	2026-01-31
PotatoLocal	Kamthi	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹2040	₹2540	₹2290	2026-01-31
PotatoLocal	Nagpur	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹400	₹1000	₹850	2026-01-31
PotatoLocal	Hingna	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹1000	₹1500	₹1375	2026-01-31

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