Potato Price Report – 6th September 2025: Heavy Arrivals in Maharashtra & MP, Rates Cross ₹2,500 in Select Mandis

Potato markets across India witnessed sharp fluctuations today, with arrivals playing a decisive role in price movement. On 6th September 2025, heavy supplies in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh pushed prices down, while limited arrivals in some mandis pushed rates as high as ₹2,500–2,510 per quintal.

This detailed report covers state-wise mandi prices, arrivals, and trends, giving farmers and traders a clear picture of the market to plan sales or purchases effectively.

State-wise Potato Prices (6th September 2025)

Price & Arrival Analysis:

• Highest Price: Maharashtra’s Kamthi mandi (₹2,510/quintal) and Pune (Manjri) (₹2,500/quintal).
• Lowest Price: Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal mandi (₹500/quintal).
• Heavy Arrivals: Maharashtra’s Pune (644 tonnes), Nashik (228 tonnes), and MP’s Bhopal (174 tonnes) kept prices under pressure.
• Low Arrivals, High Prices: Maharashtra’s Kamthi (2.2 tonnes at ₹2,510) and MP’s Mhow (0.6 tonnes at ₹2,500) saw sharp spikes.
• Rajasthan Impact: Hanumangarh (255 tonnes) and Sikar (124 tonnes) had heavy inflows, restricting prices to ₹900–1,100.
• Stable to Moderate Rates: Bihar and Gujarat mandis traded between ₹1,200–2,300 per quintal.

Farmer Advisory:

1. High arrivals, low prices (Pune, Bhopal, Hanumangarh, Nashik): Farmers should consider holding stock, as rates are currently suppressed.
2. Low arrivals, strong prices (Mhow, Kamthi, Basi): Immediate sales can fetch excellent returns.
3. Storage strategy: Farmers with cold storage should hold back half their stock, as demand is expected to rise during the festive season (Dussehra–Diwali).
4. For traders: Bulk purchases should be done with caution. Focus on markets with stable arrivals and balanced demand-supply trends.

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