Potato prices fall! up mandis record ₹468 to ₹800 per quintal, farmers must check today’s rates

Farmers preparing to sell their potato crop should check the latest mandi prices for September 28, 2026 before taking their produce to the market. Potato mandi prices varied significantly across mandis in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh today. In Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi, the maximum potato price reached ₹1,800 per quintal, while Shamli recorded up to ₹1,200 and Agra up to ₹1,100 per quintal. In some other mandis, the maximum price remained below ₹1,000 per quintal.

In terms of arrivals, Barabanki Mandi in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest potato arrival at 2,048.70 tonnes. It was followed by Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi with 1,571.40 tonnes and Agra Mandi with 1,116.20 tonnes. Notably, despite receiving less potato than Barabanki and Agra, Azadpur recorded the highest maximum price of ₹1,800 per quintal.

The mandi-wise data below provides the complete potato prices and arrivals for September 28, 2026, helping farmers compare the latest rates across different markets.

Potato Mandi Prices Today in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (September 28, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. According to today’s potato mandi prices, Azadpur Mandi recorded the highest maximum price in this report at ₹1,800 per quintal. It was followed by Shamli at ₹1,200, Ghazipur at ₹1,200 and Agra at ₹1,100 per quintal.
2. Most Uttar Pradesh mandis, the maximum potato price remained between ₹500 and ₹800 per quintal. Noida recorded a maximum price of ₹1,000, while Lucknow recorded ₹800. Despite receiving a large quantity of potatoes, Barabanki recorded a maximum price of only ₹730 per quintal.
3. Terms of arrivals, Barabanki led with 2,048.70 tonnes. It was followed by Azadpur with 1,571.40 tonnes, Agra with 1,116.20 tonnes, Ghazipur with 483.8 tonnes and Etawah with 353.5 tonnes.
4. Looking at minimum prices, Mainpuri recorded ₹468 per quintal, followed by Kanpur at ₹480 and Farrukhabad at ₹490 per quintal. Azadpur recorded the lowest minimum price in the listed markets at ₹200 per quintal.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Farmers should not choose a mandi only by looking at the highest quoted price. It is important to compare the latest mandi price, minimum and maximum rates, arrivals and transportation costs in nearby markets.
2. A mandi showing a higher price may also involve higher transportation expenses. Farmers should therefore consider the distance to the market, transport cost and the price that their produce may fetch according to its quality before deciding where to sell.

FAQs:

1. What is the highest potato price today?

The highest maximum potato price listed on September 28, 2026, was ₹1,800 per quintal at Delhi's Azadpur Mandi.

2. What is the potato price in Azadpur Mandi today?

Azadpur Mandi recorded a minimum potato price of ₹200 and a maximum price of ₹1,800 per quintal.

3. Which mandi recorded the highest potato arrivals?

Barabanki Mandi in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest arrivals at 2,048.70 tonnes.

4. What is the potato price in Shamli Mandi?

Shamli Mandi recorded a minimum price of ₹1,000 and a maximum price of ₹1,200 per quintal.

5. Should farmers sell potatoes only where the price is highest?

Not necessarily. Farmers should compare the mandi price with transportation costs, distance, arrivals and the quality of their potatoes before deciding where to sell.