Potato Market Price Today: Sharp Price Gap Across States, Bihar Tops, Punjab Under Pressure

Today proved to be a crucial day for both farmers and traders in India’s potato markets. While limited arrivals pushed prices sharply higher in some regions, heavy truckloads of supply created strong downward pressure in others. Today’s mandi data clearly shows that market conditions varied significantly from state to state.

Several mandis of Bihar, potato prices climbed as high as ₹2,500 per quintal, reflecting strong demand and low arrivals. On the other hand, in many mandis of Punjab and Rajasthan, excess supply dragged prices down to just ₹400–₹800 per quintal.

The key question now is which mandis offered the best returns today, and which markets should farmers watch closely in the coming days? This report provides state-wise potato prices, arrival trends, price analysis, and practical selling advice for farmers planning timely market decisions.

Potato Market Prices – State-wise Report (27 January, 2026):

Price and Arrival Trend Analysis

1. Sheohar (Bihar) recorded the strongest price performance, where Jyoti variety potatoes sold between ₹2,000 and ₹2,500 per quintal. Low arrivals of just 5 tonnes helped keep prices elevated.
2. Ara and Natwar mandis also remained firm, with prices staying above ₹1,000 per quintal.
3. In contrast, Punjab mandis such as Tarn Taran, Sunam, and Kharar witnessed prices falling to ₹400–₹600, mainly due to higher arrivals and weaker buying interest.
4. Bhilwara (Rajasthan) reported the highest arrival at 122 tonnes, which restricted prices to a narrow range of ₹600–₹800.
5. Low-arrival markets like Dabli Rathan and Goluwala maintained relatively stronger prices despite overall market pressure.

Advisory for Farmers

1. Farmers with good-quality potatoes may consider selling in Bihar mandis such as Sheohar and Ara, where prices are currently the most attractive.
2. In high-arrival markets like Bhilwara, Kharar, and Rajpura, prices are under pressure; farmers with storage facilities may benefit by delaying sales.
3. Keep a close watch on low-arrival, high-price mandis, as further price improvement is possible in the coming days.

FAQs:

Q1. Which mandi had the highest potato prices today?
Sheohar mandi in Bihar recorded the highest prices, up to ₹2,500 per quintal.

Q2. Why are Punjab potato prices so low today?
High arrivals and weak buying demand pushed prices down in Punjab mandis.

Q3. Is it a good time to sell potatoes in Rajasthan?
Only low-arrival mandis are offering better prices; high-arrival markets are under pressure.

Q4. Should farmers store potatoes or sell now?
Farmers with storage facilities may consider waiting for price improvement.

Q5. Where can farmers get daily mandi updates?
Farmers can follow Khetivyapar for accurate daily potato market price today updates and analysis.