Farmers, if you are planning to sell your potato crop today, this mandi price update can be very helpful for you. On 17 March 2026, major markets in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh witnessed huge fluctuations in potato prices. In some mandis, low arrivals pushed prices sharply higher, while in others, heavy arrivals caused prices to fall significantly.
Today’s market clearly reflected the “arrival vs price” trend. Markets with limited supply offered better rates, while those with excessive arrivals saw strong price pressure.
The situation in Indore mandi was particularly surprising, where due to very high arrivals, prices dropped drastically. On the other hand, some mandis with low arrivals gave farmers a chance to earn better profits.
It is clear that choosing the right mandi is key to maximizing your income. Selling without updated price information may lead to losses. So, check the detailed state-wise mandi report below to understand where prices are strong and where it’s better to wait.
| State | Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/quintal) | Max Price (₹/quintal) |
| Gujarat | Bharuch APMC | 10.22 | Other | 800 | 1,200 |
| Gujarat | Bilimora APMC | 5 | Other | 1,000 | 1,400 |
| Gujarat | Dahod APMC | 28 | Potato | 1,000 | 1,100 |
| Gujarat | Gondal APMC | 128.95 | Potato | 750 | 1,200 |
| Gujarat | Kapadvanj APMC | 98 | Potato | 400 | 750 |
| Gujarat | Nadiad APMC | 2.16 | Potato | 1,500 | 1,700 |
| Gujarat | Nadiad (Chaklasi) | 1.02 | Potato | 1,200 | 1,400 |
| Gujarat | Nadiad (Piplag) | 13 | Potato | 1,250 | 1,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Burhanpur APMC | 8.3 | Local | 500 | 1,200 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Chhindwara APMC | 34.2 | Desi | 600 | 1,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Dewas APMC | 2.5 | Other | 400 | 1,200 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Dhamnod APMC | 1.2 | Potato | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Harda APMC | 1.5 | Desi | 1,300 | 1,440 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Indore APMC | 1209.6 | Other | 100 | 900 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Karera APMC | 5.9 | Potato | 400 | 900 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Khandwa APMC | 30 | Potato | 300 | 800 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Lashkar APMC | 18 | Other | 400 | 600 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Morena APMC | 122.5 | Potato | 400 | 500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Petlawad APMC | 1.2 | Desi | 600 | 1,600 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Rewa APMC | 26.2 | Other | 500 | 600 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Sagar APMC | 2 | Desi | 400 | 1,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Sanwer APMC | 0.4 | Potato | 800 | 1,000 |
Price & Arrival Analysis:
The trend is clear higher arrivals led to lower prices, while limited supply kept prices strong.
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
Q1. What is the potato price today in India?
Potato price today varies by mandi, ranging from ₹100 to ₹1,700 per quintal.
Q2. Which mandi has the highest potato mandi bhav today?
Nadiad mandi recorded the highest price at ₹1,700 per quintal.
Q3. Why did potato prices fall in Indore mandi?
Due to very high arrivals (1200+ tonnes), prices dropped sharply.
Q4. Where should farmers sell potatoes today?
Farmers should prefer low-arrival mandis like Nadiad, Petlawad, and Harda.
Q5. How to get daily mandi bhav updates?
You can follow Khetivyapar for daily and accurate mandi price updates.
