Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Potato market prices in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Purba Medinipur.
| Commodity |  Potato |
| Average Price | ₹771 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹300 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹8,000 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Purba Medinipur district.
According to latest info, the average price of Potato in Purba Medinipur district is ₹771 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹300 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹8,000 /quintal. Live prices of Potato from established markets of Purba Medinipur are listed below.
This data was last updated on 1 August 2026.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | Kolaghat | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹760 | ₹800 | ₹780 |
| 01/08/2026 | Tamluk (Medinipur East) | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹760 | ₹800 | ₹780 |
| 31/07/2026 | Kolaghat | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹760 | ₹800 | ₹780 |
| 31/07/2026 | Tamluk (Medinipur East) | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹760 | ₹800 | ₹780 |
| 31/07/2026 | Egra/Contai | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹800 | ₹850 | ₹825 |
| 30/07/2026 | Kolaghat | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹760 | ₹800 | ₹780 |
| 30/07/2026 | Tamluk (Medinipur East) | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹760 | ₹800 | ₹780 |
| 30/07/2026 | Egra/Contai | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹800 | ₹850 | ₹825 |
| 29/07/2026 | Kolaghat | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹760 | ₹800 | ₹780 |
| 29/07/2026 | Tamluk (Medinipur East) | Potato | JyotiFAQ | ₹760 | ₹800 | ₹780 |
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22-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 22 years, Potato has consistently sold highest in Purba Medinipur during November — around 29% above average — while February brings the weakest prices (about 42% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹4,100/quintal
November 2025
Highest single-day price
₹4,300/quintal
December 2025 · Kolaghat
Record monthly average (low)
₹277/quintal
March 2010
Historical data for Purba Medinipur (since 2005) shows Potato peaked in November 2025 at a monthly average of ₹4,100/quintal. At the other extreme, March 2010 saw prices fall to an average of ₹277/quintal.
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ₹780 | ▼ 45.0% |
| August 2025 | ₹1,419 | ▼ 44.3% |
| August 2024 | ₹2,547 | ▲ 55.4% |
| August 2023 | ₹1,639 | ▼ 32.0% |
| August 2022 | ₹2,411 | ▲ 108.8% |
| August 2021 | ₹1,155 | ▼ 55.2% |
| August 2020 | ₹2,579 | ▲ 143.3% |
| August 2019 | ₹1,060 | ▼ 29.3% |
| August 2018 | ₹1,500 |
| ▲ 88.3% |
| August 2017 | ₹796 | ▼ 55.1% |
| August 2016 | ₹1,773 | ▲ 146.4% |
| August 2015 | ₹719 | ▼ 56.2% |
