Potato prices today (Sept 17, 2026): maharashtra hits ₹2,000, up rates stay around ₹500

Farmers planning to sell potatoes should check the latest mandi prices for September 17, 2026 before taking their produce to the market. Potato prices showed a significant difference across markets in Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. In Maharashtra, Bhusawal market recorded the highest maximum price of ₹2,000 per quintal, while Delhi’s Azadpur market reported a maximum price of ₹1,900 per quintal. In contrast, several markets in Uttar Pradesh recorded maximum prices between ₹500 and ₹800 per quintal.

Arrivals also varied sharply between the markets. Azadpur market received the highest potato arrival at 1,813.30 tonnes, while Fatehabad market in Uttar Pradesh recorded 1,205 tonnes. Interestingly, Azadpur had the highest arrival but its maximum price was ₹1,900, whereas Bhusawal reached ₹2,000 with only 7.8 tonnes of arrivals.

The figures show that potato prices are not determined by arrivals alone. Produce quality, local demand and transportation expenses can also affect the price received by farmers and the actual return after selling the crop.

Therefore, before choosing a market, farmers should compare the today mandi price with rates and arrivals in nearby mandis. The complete market-wise potato prices and arrivals for September 17, 2026, are given below.

Potato Prices Today in Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh (September 17, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. According to the September 17 data, the highest maximum potato price of ₹2,000 per quintal was recorded at Maharashtra’s Bhusawal market. The minimum price there was also relatively high at ₹1,500 per quintal. Delhi’s Azadpur market followed with a maximum price of ₹1,900 per quintal.
2. Among other Maharashtra markets, Ramtek recorded a maximum price of ₹1,500, Satara ₹1,400, and Nashik ₹1,350 per quintal. In Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad reported a maximum price of ₹1,010, while Farrukhabad reached ₹825 and Varanasi ₹800 per quintal.

Azadpur Recorded the Highest Potato Arrivals:

1. Terms of arrivals, Azadpur market topped the list with 1,813.30 tonnes of potatoes. Fatehabad in Uttar Pradesh recorded 1,205 tonnes, followed by Farrukhabad with 884.7 tonnes and Uttaripura with 653.5 tonnes.
2. Etawah recorded 519 tonnes, while Ghazipur in Delhi received 415.3 tonnes. In Maharashtra, Nagpur had the highest arrival among the listed Maharashtra markets at 280 tonnes.

Lowest Minimum Prices:

1. The lowest minimum price in the given data was ₹200 per quintal at Azadpur market. Fatehabad and Bareilly followed with minimum prices of ₹450 per quintal, while Firozabad recorded ₹456 per quintal.
2. Etah reported a minimum price of ₹465, while Farrukhabad recorded ₹500 per quintal. These figures show a substantial variation in potato prices across the three regions.

Potato Prices in Maharashtra:

1. Maharashtra recorded some of the highest potato prices in the data. Bhusawal market reported a price range of ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 per quintal, although arrivals were only 7.8 tonnes.
2. Ramtek recorded ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, while Satara reported ₹1,000 to ₹1,400. Nashik recorded ₹750 to ₹1,350, and Rahata reported ₹500 to ₹1,300 per quintal.

Potato Prices in Uttar Pradesh:

1. Potato prices in several Uttar Pradesh markets remained considerably lower than the highest rates recorded in Maharashtra and Delhi. Fatehabad reported ₹450 to ₹500 per quintal with the highest arrival in the state at 1,205 tonnes.
2. Farrukhabad recorded ₹500 to ₹825 with 884.7 tonnes of arrivals, while Uttaripura reported ₹520 to ₹550 with 653.5 tonnes. Ghaziabad was an exception, recording ₹1,000 to ₹1,010 per quintal.

Important Points for Farmers:

1. Farmers should avoid choosing a mandi based only on its maximum price. The difference in arrivals between markets is substantial, so transportation cost, distance, produce quality and the prevailing market rate should all be considered before taking potatoes for sale.
2. Before leaving for the mandi, check the today mandi price and latest mandi price in nearby markets. If another market is offering a better rate, calculate the additional transportation expense first and then compare the effective return before making a selling decision.