Why are tomato price are rising Retail prices of tomatoes in South Delhi reached ₹120 per kg. Prices jumped 233% in July compared to June...
Why are tomato price are rising
Retail prices of tomatoes in South Delhi reached ₹120 per kg.
Prices jumped 233% in July compared to June but eased by 23% in August.
Excess rainfall in September led to reduced supply.
Mandi arrivals (the market where vegetables are sold) dropped by more than half from August.
Vegetable inflation hit a 14-month high of 36% in September.
Tomato prices exceeded ₹100 per kg in many cities in early October.
On October 7, the Centre started selling tomatoes at ₹65 per kg in Delhi NCR to stabilize prices.
The Consumer Affairs Ministry labeled the price hike as "unwarranted," suggesting possible manipulation by market intermediaries during the festive season.
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