Potato price in market have risen sharply

Now a days the potato prices in market have risen suddenly. The main reason behind the sharp increase in price may be of lower yield due to the damage caused to crops by erratic rains in November last year.

Based on the data given by ministry of consumer affair the retail price for potato was Rs 26 per kg on Saturday, up 10.18% month-on-month and 32% year-on-year.

prices have risen sharply on account of lower yield due to the damage caused to crops by erratic rains in November last year.

The late rains in November majorly damaged the newly planted crops which have added a negative result in potato cultivation.