UP Potato

High supply leads to dip in potato prices, farmers struggle to recover cost

Market participants attribute the steep fall primarily to old stocks still lying in cold storage in large quantities, even as fresh arrivals gather pace, along with expectation of bumper crop this yr

Updated On: 10 Jan 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

PepsiCo to invest Rs 186 cr on expanding its largest food plant in India

The unit in UP makes Lays potato chips, the plan is to add a new line to churn out nacho chip brand Doritos

Updated On: 04 Jun 2022 | 2:01 AM IST

Farmers in Uttar Pradesh feel the pinch as potato prices touch record highs

Potato seed is selling for Rs 60-70 per kg in the open market this year as compared to Rs 18-22 earlier. Crop area of potato is set to reduce this year due to high rates of seeds

Updated On: 27 Oct 2020 | 11:38 PM IST

Chips down for UP potato growers as margins become wafer thin

Yogi constitutes committee over potato farmers' distress

Updated On: 10 Jan 2018 | 2:51 PM IST