After tomatoes, soaring dal prices dampen festive fervour
5 years, 5 months ago

After tomatoes, soaring dal prices dampen festive fervour

India TV News  

After tomatoes, dal is next in line to bear the brunt of spiralling prices during the festive season. In the last one week, the price of urad dal has increased by Rs 450-Rs 850 per quintal in the major markets of the country. In Chennai, the prices of FAQ and SQ have increased by Rs 600 and Rs 525 per quintal respectively in the last one week. The price of FAQ Urad in Kolkata rose by Rs 850 to Rs 6,200 per quintal in the last one week. At the same time, the price of gram has increased by Rs 25-Rs 100 per quintal in major mandis of the country in the last one week.

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Price of Toor Dal drops significantly with arrival of new crop
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Price of Toor Dal drops significantly with arrival of new crop

New Indian Express  

Lahoti also mentioned that the price of Gram Dal has dropped by Rs 10 per kilogram. “It was selling between Rs 100 and Rs 115 per kilogram in November and December, and now in January it is being sold at Rs 80 to Rs 90 per kilogram. Nasser C, Manager at the large retailer PK Group, with over 40 outlets …

Soaring Vegetable Prices in AP Adding to Consumer Woes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Soaring Vegetable Prices in AP Adding to Consumer Woes

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Heavy rains and floods that wreaked havoc in several parts of Andhra Pradesh have caused significant damage to vegetable crops, leading to a sharp spike in their prices. Price of tomatoes, which was around ₹32 per kg last week, has increased to ₹40, while onion prices continue to hover around ₹55 to ₹60 per kg at the rythu bazaars. “Damages …

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks due to supplies from Andhra and Karnataka
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks due to supplies from Andhra and Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Retail tomato price, which soared to ₹75 per kg in the national capital, is expected to cool in the coming weeks as supply improves from southern states, a government official said on Saturday. Tomatoes rates have shot up by 100% at Chandigarh’s apni mandis, going from ₹ 30 per kg on June 21 to ₹ 60 per kg on July …

Food for thought: Soaring prices burn a hole in common man’s ‘thali’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Food for thought: Soaring prices burn a hole in common man’s ‘thali’

Hindustan Times  

Many households are struggling to decide what to eat and what to leave out as the prices of essential food items continue to surge, making the common man’s thali, or traditional meal, become increasingly expensive with several varieties of dals and vegetables joining the ₹100-plus club. Vegetables are also out of reach—tomatoes are selling at ₹100 per kg, potatoes at …

Tomatoes at ₹90 per kg as vegetable prices soar across Delhi-NCR
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tomatoes at ₹90 per kg as vegetable prices soar across Delhi-NCR

Hindustan Times  

Tomato prices in Delhi surged to ₹90 per kg as supplies have taken a hit due to monsoon rains in many states across the country. The rates of tomatoes have also gone up in the major wholesale vegetable markets of Delhi, including Azadpur Mandi, Ghazipur Mandi, and Okhla Sabzi Mandi. Sanjay Bhagat, a wholesale vegetable vendor in Azadpur Mandi, told …

Tomato rate dips further to ₹70 per kg, onion gets pricier in Chandigarh
1 year, 7 months ago

Tomato rate dips further to ₹70 per kg, onion gets pricier in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

Though the price of tomatoes has started to drop in the city’s apni mandis with improvement in supply, that of onions has begun to climb. Meanwhile, onions, which were available for ₹ 30 per kg 10 days back, are now being sold for ₹ 35 per kg. Due to inclement weather conditions last month that disrupted production and supply of …

'Tomato Tombola' Turns Karnataka Farmers Crorepatis as Prices of Red Hot Crop at All-time High
1 year, 8 months ago

'Tomato Tombola' Turns Karnataka Farmers Crorepatis as Prices of Red Hot Crop at All-time High

News 18  

It’s not just farmers in Telangana and Maharashtra, but around 15 tomato growers in Karnataka have turned crorepatis after prices of the kitchen staple soared to an all-time high. The farmers who are striking it rich with this “little red gold” as they refer to the crop now have had earnings of Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1 crore and …

Arhar Dal Costs Rs 136 Per Kg, Up 32% From Last Year
1 year, 8 months ago

Arhar Dal Costs Rs 136 Per Kg, Up 32% From Last Year

News 18  

India is known as the biggest producer of dal. According to reports, till July 16, the prices of the dal were reported at Rs 136.29 per kg, which is 32 per cent more than what it was last year, i.e., Rs 103.03 per kg. It was also found that the prices of toor dal have increased by 7 per cent …

Govt taps farmers as tomato prices soar
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt taps farmers as tomato prices soar

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Farm cooperatives are scrambling to procure tomatoes directly from farmers wherever it is available to sell them at discounted prices at major consumption centres where prices of the kitchen staple have gone through the roof. “Prices of perishable commodities like tomatoes go high because of middlemen, but farmers do not even get 10% of it.” This comes after …

How to get tomatoes at cheaper prices in Delhi, NCR from today
1 year, 8 months ago

How to get tomatoes at cheaper prices in Delhi, NCR from today

Live Mint  

Freshly procured tomatoes, which arrived in the national capital overnight, will be sold in retail markets by the government agency National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India, starting today. Amidst a significant increase in tomato prices across the country, the Central government directed agricultural marketing agencies NAFED and NCCF on 12 July to procure the vegetable immediately from mandis in key …

Centre to buy tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra to sell in northern cities
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre to buy tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra to sell in northern cities

The Hindu  

After tomato prices rocketed to ₹200 per kg in some cities, the Centre decided on Wednesday to use its agencies to procure stocks from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra and sell them at a discount in the areas where prices remained high. The Department of Consumer Affairs directed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation and the National Cooperative Consumers Federation …

Spiralling food prices: on the build-up of underlying inflation pressures
1 year, 9 months ago

Spiralling food prices: on the build-up of underlying inflation pressures

The Hindu  

Indian households find themselves yet again struggling to cope with a sharp surge in the prices of essential kitchen staples — ranging from tomatoes, onions and potatoes to tur dal and rice. Tomato prices have more than doubled month-on-month with the all-India average retail price as on June 29 soaring to ₹53.59 a kilogram, from ₹24.37 on May 29, data …

Vegetable prices continue to soar in Kerala, tomato price touches ₹100 a kg
1 year, 9 months ago

Vegetable prices continue to soar in Kerala, tomato price touches ₹100 a kg

The Hindu  

Keeping vegetable prices stable is turning out to be a tough task with more items turning pricey this week in Kerala markets. Attempts to keep tomato prices stable with additional procurements from outside Kerala have not met with success, say officials of the Kerala State Horticultural Products Development Corporation. ‘‘Good quality beans cost ₹120, while cheaper varieties are available for …

Not just tomatoes: Why are vegetable prices seeing a rise?
1 year, 9 months ago

Not just tomatoes: Why are vegetable prices seeing a rise?

Firstpost  

From Rajasthan to Kerala, everyday kitchen staples like lemons, ginger, green chillies, and more have substantially increased in price this monsoon. Cities with expensive veggies In markets of several Kerala cities like Hosur, Mysuru, Kolar and Thiruvananthapuram, the cost of veggies like tomatoes, lemons, ginger, and chillies was generally above Rs 100. According to The New Indian Express, the cost …

Tomato prices soar across country due to dip in supply, cost ₹80-100 per kg
1 year, 9 months ago

Tomato prices soar across country due to dip in supply, cost ₹80-100 per kg

The Hindu  

Tomato prices have recently shot up in the markets across the country from ₹10-20 per kg to a price of ₹80-100 per kg. The price of tomatoes touched ₹100 per kg in a market in Bengaluru and traders said that due to heavy rain, the crops have been damaged. Meanwhile, a trader in Kanpur said that the prices of tomatoes …

Tomato prices shoot up, nearly 400% costlier in Delhi | Details
2 years, 10 months ago

Tomato prices shoot up, nearly 400% costlier in Delhi | Details

India Today  

Severe heatwave spells have adversely impacted the prices of tomatoes in the national capital as the production has been hit in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The prices of tomatoes are nearly 400 per cent higher than in previous years, according to the wholesale and retail vegetable sellers. In the retail market, tomatoes are selling for Rs 65-80 per kg this year, …

Soaring vegetable rates dampen festive mood in Mumbai, onion crosses century-mark
4 years, 5 months ago

Soaring vegetable rates dampen festive mood in Mumbai, onion crosses century-mark

India Today  

Vegetable prices in Mumbai have increased sharply due to a period of heavy rains and hoarding by stockists. While citizens are likely to reduce their purchases due to the sudden hike, whole-sellers and experts fear that the rates for the next one month will increase till Diwali. Asgar Ali, who primarily sells potato and onions said: "Price of onions have …

Tomato prices soar in Delhi; now being sold at Rs 70-80 per kg
4 years, 6 months ago

Tomato prices soar in Delhi; now being sold at Rs 70-80 per kg

India TV News  

The price of tomato has soared in Delhi and the vegetable is now being sold at Rs 70-80 per kg in the national capital. Retail prices of almost all vegetables, including potato, onion, capsicum and tomato, have increased two to three times in Delhi. Potato is now selling for Rs 40-45 per kg in the retail market, Interestingly, the price …

Tomato prices surge to Rs 80-85/kg in Delhi
4 years, 6 months ago

Tomato prices surge to Rs 80-85/kg in Delhi

India TV News  

Retail prices of tomato surged to Rs 80-85 per kg in the national capital due to tight supply from growing areas on Saturday, according to private traders. Tomato prices have been firm since June and were ruling in the range of Rs 50-60 per kg depending on the variety till last few weeks. Mother Dairy's Safal vegetable outlets were selling …

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 70 per kg in Delhi-NCR
4 years, 8 months ago

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 70 per kg in Delhi-NCR

India TV News  

With the onset of the monsoon tomato prices soared to Rs 70 per kg in New Delhi and its surrounding areas on Friday. A month ago, the price of tomatoes in Delhi's Azadpur mandi was between Rs 1.25 and Rs 4.75 per kg, while the wholesale price on Friday was Rs 6.44 per kg. On July 2, the wholesale price …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Prices of pulses touch three digits in Mumbai and Delhi; potato, onion and cooking oil rates go north across India
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Prices of pulses touch three digits in Mumbai and Delhi; potato, onion and cooking oil rates go north across India

Firstpost  

In the southern states, the price of Urad dal has gone up by more than Rs 20 per kilogram after the lockdown. According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, Urad dal was selling for Rs 70 per kilogram on 1 April and the price has gone up to Rs 100 a kilogram on 8 April 2020. In Delhi, Tur dal …

Onion prices stable, showing a decline: Government panel
5 years, 5 months ago

Onion prices stable, showing a decline: Government panel

India TV News  

Onion prices have stabilised and shown a declining trend with the arrival of Kharif crops, the government on Tuesday said after reviewing the rates of essential commodities. The 18th meeting of the group constituted for monitoring cartelisation, hoarding, speculative trading etc with respect to essential food items such as pulses, onion, tomato and oilseeds was held under the Chairmanship of …

Tomato prices surge 50% in a day in Chandigarh
5 years, 6 months ago

Tomato prices surge 50% in a day in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

After onions, it’s the turn of tomatoes to pinch the pockets and disturb household budgets in Chandigarh. Within a couple of days, the price can rise over ₹70 per kilogram,” said Parlad Singh, president of the Chandigarh apni mandis. Marginal drop in onion rates Meanwhile, even as onion is being sold for ₹32 per kilogram in seven areas in the …

Heavy rains: Tomato prices soar to Rs 80/kg, onion at Rs 50/kg in Haryana, Punjab
5 years, 7 months ago

Heavy rains: Tomato prices soar to Rs 80/kg, onion at Rs 50/kg in Haryana, Punjab

India TV News  

Prices of tomato and onion have doubled to Rs 80 and Rs 50 per kg in Haryana and Punjab, respectively this week due to supply shortage caused by heavy rains in the region and several other parts of the country, according to traders. Onion is selling at around Rs 50 per kg in the two states and their joint capital …

Tomatoes hit Rs 100/kg due to farmer strike, floods, GST; kharif produce may bring relief soon
7 years, 8 months ago

Tomatoes hit Rs 100/kg due to farmer strike, floods, GST; kharif produce may bring relief soon

Firstpost  

There is no let-up in tomato prices across the country yet. As per the consumer affairs ministry’s data, the average price of tomatoes stood at Rs 80 per kg on Tuesday across major cities in the country while the maximum price was Rs 95. Though prices of all vegetables except onions and potatoes have gone up, tomatoes have shot up …

Centre proposes steps to curb prices of Chana Dal and sugar rates
8 years, 5 months ago

Centre proposes steps to curb prices of Chana Dal and sugar rates

India TV News  

With prices of chana dal and sugar continuing to rule high, Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha asked the Department of Consumer Affairs to consider all options to check their rates. State governments have been told to impose stock limits and take action against hoarders to ensure availability of all essential commodities during ongoing festival season. "It was observed that the recent …

Pricey dal this Diwali? State has no law to curb rates
8 years, 5 months ago

Pricey dal this Diwali? State has no law to curb rates

Hindustan Times  

With the central government turning down the state’s proposed bill to curb prices, essentials like pulses could cost you much more this festive season. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his BJP government approved the Maharashtra Pulses Price Control Bill in April this year, after facing severe criticism for failing to control prices of tur dal. But the Centre objected to …

Tomato prices surge up to Rs 100/kg on sluggish supply, unseasonal rains
8 years, 9 months ago

Tomato prices surge up to Rs 100/kg on sluggish supply, unseasonal rains

Firstpost  

Due to rains, the crop in South India also got affected because of which prices have also risen there New Delhi - Tomato prices in most retail markets across the country have doubled to up to Rs 80 per kg in last 15 days due to sluggish supply owing to crop damage. Earlier this month, prices of tomato - a …

Tomato prices up in Indore as heatwave hits supply
8 years, 9 months ago

Tomato prices up in Indore as heatwave hits supply

Hindustan Times  

High temperature and corresponding low shelf life of tomatoes have resulted in its prices skyrocketing in Indore’s markets in the past two days. In retail markets, tomatoes are being sold at Rs 50-60 per kg as against the usual rate of Rs 30-40 per kg. In wholesale markets, tomatoes are priced at Rs 700-900 per crate as against Rs 400-600 …

More dal imports on government table to cool prices
9 years, 3 months ago

More dal imports on government table to cool prices

India TV News  

New Delhi: The government is examining the need to import more lentils to boost domestic supply even as it keeps a tab on imported pulses lying idle at ports and prices continue to rule at up to Rs 178 per kg. "The government is watchful of pulses imports as imported pulses are kept idle at ports," Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

Pulses drop Rs 500 per quintal on government measures
9 years, 5 months ago

Pulses drop Rs 500 per quintal on government measures

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prices of select pulses fell up to Rs 500 per quintal at wholesale market in the national capital today on the back of a series of measures announced by the government to curb rising prices and speculative activity. Moong and its dal chilka local traded lower by Rs 200 each to Rs 7,600-8,200 and Rs 8,200-8,600 per quintal, …

Pulses' prices shoot up to Rs 187/kg; govt says it is 'trying hard' to boost supply
9 years, 5 months ago

Pulses' prices shoot up to Rs 187/kg; govt says it is 'trying hard' to boost supply

Firstpost  

Pulses prices have risen unabated for the past few months due to a fall in domestic output by about 2 million tonnes New Delhi - With retail pulses prices shooting up to Rs 187 per kg, the government on Wednesday said it’s trying hard to contain prices by increasing availability via imports and urged consumers to wait for some time …

Shortage pushes up dal price, Tur costs Rs 180 per kg
9 years, 5 months ago

Shortage pushes up dal price, Tur costs Rs 180 per kg

India TV News  

New Delhi: The price of Arhar or Tur daal has gone up again in the retail market trading between Rs 145-180 per kg. Moong dal, which was available for Rs 99 per kg till last month, is now being sold for Rs 109 per kg. The price of Masoor dal is up from Rs 96 per kg to Rs 101. …

Tomato prices soar upto Rs 80/kg; government says keeping close eye
10 years, 8 months ago

Tomato prices soar upto Rs 80/kg; government says keeping close eye

India TV News  

New Delhi: With tomato prices soaring up to Rs 80 per kg, the government is keeping a close watch on rising rates of the vegetable and also taking necessary steps. The prices of tomato are continuously moving up with the onset of monsoon due to strained supplies and higher wholesale prices in key producing states.“We are keeping a close watch …

Tomato prices ruling high at Rs 80/kg
11 years, 4 months ago

Tomato prices ruling high at Rs 80/kg

India TV News  

New Delhi: Tomato prices continue to remain high at up to Rs 80 per kg in retail markets of the national capital mainly due to tight supplies from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Onions, too, are expensive at Rs 60-70 per kg, while other major green vegetables are ruling between Rs 35 and Rs 90 per kg.Mother Dairy, which has about …

Tomato prices touches Rs 80 per kg
11 years, 4 months ago

Tomato prices touches Rs 80 per kg

India TV News  

New Delhi: After onion, retail prices of tomatoes have soared up to Rs 80 per kg in the national capital on lower supplies from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Mother Dairy, which has about 400 retail outlets in the national capital region, is selling tomatoes at Rs 64 per kg, while local vendors are charging Rs 70-80 per kg.Last week, tomato …

Not even a full chapati: The Rs 5 menu in Delhi's eateries
11 years, 8 months ago

Not even a full chapati: The Rs 5 menu in Delhi's eateries

Firstpost  

Despite the claims of Congress leader Rasheed Masood that one can ’eat well’ for five rupees in Delhi, restaurant owners and roadside stall owners beg to differ New Delhi: Congress leader Rasheed Masood may claim that “one can eat well” for as little as Rs 5 in Delhi, but according to owners of small restaurants in Delhi, that meal would …

Uttarakhand effect: Tomatoes selling Rs 100 a kg in Delhi
11 years, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand effect: Tomatoes selling Rs 100 a kg in Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi/Dehradun, July 4 : Tomatoes are selling Rs 100 a kilogram in the national capital, with retailers attributing the hike due to poor transport services following Uttarakhand flash flood. The floods that ravaged large parts of Haryana, Punjab and Uttarakhand two weeks ago have led to spurt in prices of all vegetables.Capsicum is selling Rs 100 a kg in …

‘Price rise not helping us’
15 years, 2 months ago

‘Price rise not helping us’

Hindustan Times  

You may have paid up to Rs 100 for a kg of tur dal but this hardly reached the farmers who grew it. Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar recently claimed that the price rise has helped farmers get more for their produce. “Last season, I sold my cane to a sugar mill for Rs 1,800 a quintal,” said Suresh Jagtap, …

Veggie prices pinch pocket
15 years, 4 months ago

Veggie prices pinch pocket

Hindustan Times  

The average household’s struggle with rising prices continues. Last week’s storm-driven rains turned a bad situation worse, not only destroying crops but also affecting supplies as transportation from the interiors of the state to the wholesale market at Vashi was hit hard. The fields are full of water and the ready crop is badly hit,” said vegetable wholesaler Prakash More, …

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