Farmers across India witnessed a shocking contrast in potato prices today. On 24 February 2026, potato markets showed extreme variation, with prices collapsing to as low as ₹100 per quintal in parts of Madhya Pradesh, while touching ₹1,800 per quintal in Bihar for the Jyoti variety.
Today’s arrivals and price movement clearly highlight how supply pressure is driving market trends. In some mandis, limited arrivals supported prices, whereas in others, excessive inflow pushed rates sharply downward. Shajapur mandi in Madhya Pradesh recorded record arrivals, forcing farmers to sell potatoes at extremely low prices raising serious concerns.
On the other hand, Bihar’s mandis such as Sheohar, Buxar, and Ara offered strong prices, bringing relief to farmers. This clearly shows that choosing the right mandi at the right time is the key to profitability.
If you are planning to sell your potato crop, this detailed report will help you decide where to sell immediately and where waiting may be the better option.
| State | Market (Mandi) | Arrival (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Bihar | Ara APMC | 1.33 | Jyoti | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Bihar | Buxar APMC | 5 | Jyoti | 1,200 | 1,400 |
| Bihar | Chakia APMC | 60 | Jyoti | 800 | 1,000 |
| Bihar | Natwar APMC | 4 | Jyoti | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Bihar | Piro APMC | 4 | Jyoti | 1,105 | 1,120 |
| Bihar | Sheohar APMC | 7 | Jyoti | 1,400 | 1,800 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Badwani (F&V) | 0.94 | Potato | 800 | 900 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Chhindwara (F&V) | 38.8 | Desi | 500 | 800 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Dewas (F&V) | 3.8 | Other | 400 | 1,200 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Dhamnod (F&V) | 3.5 | Potato | 800 | 1,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Harda (F&V) | 1.5 | Desi | 1,150 | 1,200 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hatpipliya (F&V) | 0.56 | Potato | 800 | 1,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Karera (F&V) | 0.8 | Potato | 500 | 1,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Khandwa (F&V) | 24 | Potato | 300 | 1,200 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Maihar (F&V) | 8.5 | Potato | 400 | 500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Morena APMC | 60 | Potato | 400 | 600 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Petlawad (F&V) | 0.69 | Desi | 500 | 1,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Pipariya (F&V) | 8 | Potato | 600 | 1,400 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Porsa APMC | 25 | Potato | 390 | 400 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Rehli (F&V) | 1 | Potato | 900 | 1,100 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Sagar (F&V) | 2 | Local | 500 | 700 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Sanwer (F&V) | 0.95 | Potato | 800 | 1,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Shajapur (F&V) | 169.8 | Other | 100 | 1,050 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Sheopurkalan (F&V) | 5 | Potato | 600 | 700 |
The strongest prices today were seen in Sheohar (Bihar), where Jyoti variety potatoes traded between ₹1,400 and ₹1,800 per quintal. Buxar and Ara mandis also maintained prices above ₹1,200 due to limited arrivals.
Sharp contrast, Shajapur mandi in Madhya Pradesh witnessed massive arrivals of nearly 170 tonnes, which dragged the minimum price down to just ₹100 per quintal, the steepest fall recorded today. Markets such as Khandwa, Morena, Porsa, and Maihar also faced price pressure, with rates ranging between ₹300 and ₹600 due to heavy supply.
While mandis like Chhindwara and Morena received arrivals between 38 and 60 tonnes, smaller markets such as Hatpipliya, Petlawad, and Rehli saw arrivals below one tonne, helping prices remain relatively stable.
Overall, today’s data clearly confirms that high arrivals lead to sharp price declines, while limited supply supports stronger rates.
Advice for Farmers:
(FAQs):
Q1. What is the highest potato price today?
The highest potato price today was ₹1,800 per quintal in Sheohar mandi, Bihar.
Q2. Why did potato prices fall in Madhya Pradesh?
Heavy arrivals, especially in Shajapur mandi, caused excess supply and price decline.
Q3. Which state is offering better potato rates today?
Bihar mandis are offering better rates compared to Madhya Pradesh.
Q4. Should farmers sell potatoes now or wait?
Farmers in low-price markets should consider waiting if storage facilities are available.
Q5. Where can farmers check daily potato mandi updates?
Farmers can follow regular updates from Khetivyapar for accurate mandi price reports.
