Potatoes are a major vegetable with extensive production and consumption in India. Fluctuations in their prices are significant for both farmers and traders. This analysis presents the current market prices of potatoes in Shahdara Market in Delhi and Dahod and Vadodara (Sayajipur) markets in Gujarat on January 28, 2024, to assist farmers and traders in making informed decisions.
On January 28, 2024, Shahdara Market in Delhi experienced a substantial supply of potatoes, with a total of 860.45 tons arriving. The minimum price for potatoes in this market was ₹600 per quintal, while the maximum price reached ₹800 per quintal. The modal price was recorded at ₹700 per quintal.
Dahod Market, Gujarat, only 12 tons of potatoes were received on the same day. Despite the low supply, potato prices remained quite high. The minimum price for potatoes was ₹1,000 per quintal, and the maximum price reached ₹1,300 per quintal, with a modal price of ₹1,200 per quintal.
Vadodara (Sayajipur) Market, the supply of potatoes was 260.2 tons. The minimum price here was ₹800 per quintal, while the maximum price soared to ₹1,400 per quintal. The modal price in this market stood at ₹1,150 per quintal.
Conclusion: A comparative study of potato prices in the major markets of Delhi and Gujarat on January 28, 2024, indicates that prices are determined by market availability and demand. Shahdara Market in Delhi had stable prices with higher supply, while the prices in Gujarat's markets were notably higher, especially in Dahod. Therefore, farmers and traders should analyze these market conditions to make decisions that maximize their profits.
