Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, most basic features are free. Some premium features and business tools may be offered as paid plans in future.

It is useful for farmers, traders, buyers, processors, exporters and service providers — anyone connected to the potato business.

Yes, internet is required to access real-time prices, trading features and updates.

Potato Bazaar is a digital platform that connects people across the potato value chain to trade, access information, stay updated with real-time prices and use helpful services easily from their phone.

Yes, you can choose from Hindi, English, Gujarati, Punjabi and Bengali. More languages will be added soon.

Farmers and traders get standard features, while large buyers and companies get access to RFQ, bulk purchase and advanced modules.

For general use, it is optional. But verified users and businesses get more trust and access to high-value features and visibility.

Just enter your mobile number, verify using OTP, enter basic details and your account gets created instantly.

Go to profile settings, Register For RFQ and submit basic business details for verification.

Yes, you can easily update your details anytime in the Profile → Edit Profile Settings.

Currently, payment happens directly between buyer and seller outside the app after final agreement.

Your data is protected with secure systems and not shared with any third party without your consent.

Not Now but you can directly connect with interested buyers or sellers and discuss final terms before closing. The negotiation inside app will be launched soon and you will be notified.

Listings usually stay active until you mark them as closed or until expiry based on app settings which could be 7-10 days.

Go to the “Sell Potato” /“ BuyPotato” section, enter variety, quantity, location and expected price — your listing goes live after validation.

You can search or filter by location, variety and requirement to quickly find relevant buyers or sellers.

Yes, you can create multiple listings as needed for different varieties, locations or dates.

RFQ is for large confirmed demand — multiple suppliers can quote and the buyer can choose the best offer.

Yes, RFQ access is given only to verified business or institutional accounts for authenticity.

Verified suppliers can view the RFQ and submit their quote through separate RFQ portal.

Yes, buyers have the flexibility to accept full or partial quantities depending on the offer and requirement.

RFQ is only for bulk Sellers/ buyers — farmers and small traders should use the normal Buy/Sell feature.

Paid plans will offer higher visibility, premium directory placement, advanced tools and exclusive business features.

You can go to the subscription section and choose a plan to upgrade instantly.

Currently, payment is done directly between buyer and seller after the auction. In-app secure payment will be added soon.

It allows real-time bidding on potato lots, where buyers can place live bids and the highest bidder wins within the auction window.

Yes, the current highest bid and bidding activity are visible live during the auction.

Buyers can join the auction from the app, view live price updates and place bids before the auction timer ends.

Yes, you can check prices from multiple mandis across different states based on your interest or business need.

Prices are updated everday day using trusted market sources to keep data accurate and fresh.

Yes, you can set price alerts and the app will notify you when the rate reaches your target.

Yes, WhatsApp mandi alerts and updates can be enabled from your profile settings.

Support is available during extended business hours, and 24x7 assistance will be rolled out gradually.

Basic advisory may be free while advanced expert consultation could be part of a premium plan.

Yes, expert consultation will be available soon through chat or call for verified users.

Yes, businesses can take premium placement for higher visibility and branding.

Yes, verification steps are used to ensure only authentic and trusted profiles are visible.

You can view contact details or directly connect through call or WhatsApp from within the app.

Any genuine business or service provider related to the potato value chain can list their profile.

It is a verified business listing of seed suppliers, cold storages, logistics providers, traders, exporters and other service providers.

Tracking features will be available as logistics integrations go live in upcoming updates.