date:Aug 11, 2020
The humble potato seems to be following the onion price movements of last year, with a 40% surge in prices in the past one month to about Rs 35 per kg owing to a shortage in supply while the demand has increased for the staple.
In the major metros of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai potato is selling for Rs 30-45 per kg, depending on the variety and quality. In Mumbai, a kg of potato is commanding a price of Rs 35-45 while in Delhi and Kolkata prices are hovering between Rs 30-40 per kg.
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