Potato mandi prices surprise farmers! rates reach ₹2,000 in delhi but start at just ₹200 in madhya pradesh

Farmers planning to sell potatoes should check the latest mandi prices for October 15, 2026, before taking their produce to market. Potato prices showed significant differences across markets in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. Delhi's Azadpur Market recorded the highest maximum price of ₹2,000 per quintal, while Keshopur Market reported ₹1,600 per quintal. In Madhya Pradesh, potato prices also reached ₹1,600 per quintal at Dewas and Harda markets.

Terms of arrivals, Azadpur Market received the largest quantity of potatoes at 2,115.60 tonnes, followed by Ghazipur Market with 770 tonnes and Keshopur Market with 285 tonnes. Meanwhile, minimum potato prices in some Madhya Pradesh markets ranged from just ₹200 to ₹300 per quintal.

Here is the complete list of potato mandi prices, varieties and arrivals recorded on October 15.

Potato Mandi Prices Today in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh (October 15, 2026):

Potato Arrivals and Price Comparison:

1. Azadpur Records Highest Potato Price at ₹2,000 Per Quintal According to the October 15 mandi data, Azadpur Market in Delhi recorded the highest maximum potato price at ₹2,000 per quintal. The minimum price in the same market stood at ₹300, creating a difference of ₹1,700 per quintal between the lowest and highest recorded rates.
2. Delhi's Keshopur Market followed with a maximum price of ₹1,600 per quintal. Dewas and Harda markets in Madhya Pradesh also recorded maximum prices of ₹1,600 per quintal. Meanwhile, potato prices reached ₹1,500 in Jabalpur and ₹1,400 per quintal in both Ghazipur and Betul.
3. At the lower end, Morena Market in Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest minimum potato price at ₹200 per quintal. Ujjain reported a minimum price of ₹243.52, while Bhopal, Dewas and Khandwa recorded minimum prices of ₹300 per quintal.
4. The difference between Azadpur's highest maximum price and Morena's lowest minimum price was ₹1,800 per quintal. This highlights the considerable variation in potato prices across the markets covered in the report.

Which Market Recorded the Highest Potato Arrivals?

1. Azadpur Market led potato arrivals with 2,115.60 tonnes on October 15. Interestingly, it also recorded the highest maximum price of ₹2,000 per quintal among all the markets included in this report.
2. Ghazipur Market ranked second with arrivals of 770 tonnes, followed by Keshopur with 285 tonnes. In Madhya Pradesh, Katni Market received 179.2 tonnes, while Bhopal recorded 107 tonnes.
3. Betul Market reported arrivals of 50.3 tonnes, followed by Jabalpur with 48 tonnes.
4. In contrast, arrivals were extremely low in some Madhya Pradesh markets. Aron recorded just 0.1 tonne, Khargone received 0.14 tonne and Barwani reported 0.61 tonne.
5. The figures show that Delhi's Azadpur Market handled the largest potato arrivals while also reporting the highest maximum price. However, prices across other markets varied considerably, even where arrivals were relatively low.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Farmers planning to sell potatoes should compare today's mandi prices and arrival figures in nearby markets before making a selling decision. On October 15, Delhi's Azadpur Market recorded both the highest arrivals and the highest maximum price, while several markets in Madhya Pradesh reported significantly lower minimum rates.
2. Potato prices can vary depending on variety, size, quality, local demand and the quantity arriving at the market. Farmers should therefore avoid selecting a mandi solely because it has reported the highest maximum price.
3. Before transporting their produce, farmers should assess potato quality, compare the latest rates offered in nearby markets and calculate transportation expenses. The highest quoted price may not apply to every lot, so choosing a market based on realistic selling rates and overall costs can help farmers make a better decision.

(FAQs):

1. What was the highest potato mandi price on October 15, 2026?

Delhi's Azadpur Market recorded the highest maximum potato price at ₹2,000 per quintal among the markets listed in this report.

2. What was the lowest potato price recorded on October 15?

Morena Market in Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest minimum potato price at ₹200 per quintal.

3. Which market received the highest potato arrivals?

Azadpur Market in Delhi recorded the highest potato arrivals at 2,115.60 tonnes, followed by Ghazipur with 770 tonnes.

4. What was the potato price in Madhya Pradesh today?

On October 15, 2026, Dewas and Harda recorded maximum potato prices of ₹1,600 per quintal. Prices varied across other markets depending on the variety and market conditions.

5. How can farmers choose the best market to sell potatoes?

Farmers should compare the latest potato mandi prices, assess produce quality, check market arrivals and calculate transportation costs. The highest quoted price may not apply to every lot, so farmers should consider the expected net return before choosing a market.