If you run a food business in Pune, you’ve seen onion and potato prices move up and down week to week. Understanding why helps you budget better and avoid surprises.

What moves the price

• Arrivals at APMC markets: when fewer trucks arrive at the mandi, prices rise; heavy arrivals bring them down.
• Season and harvest: rates are usually softer right after harvest and firmer before the next crop comes in.
• Weather: unseasonal rain can damage stored and standing crops and push prices up quickly.
• Demand spikes: festivals and wedding season increase demand from caterers and hotels.

How to plan around daily changes

1. Check rates every morning. We publish fresh wholesale rates at 7:00 AM on our Today’s Rates page.
2. Buy more when rates dip. If you have dry storage, stock up a little extra on low-rate days.
3. Lock in regular supply. Businesses that order regularly can discuss steady supply plans with us.
4. Get rates on WhatsApp. Join our daily rate updates so you never miss a good day to buy.