Farmers struggle as tomato prices plummet
1 week, 6 days ago

Farmers struggle as tomato prices plummet

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Farmers of the erstwhile Chittoor district, particularly those from Madanapalle, Punganur and Palamaner regions, are shocked due to a dramatic plunge in tomato prices. “I spent ₹4 lakh to cultivate tomatoes on 2.5 acres using advanced methods like drip irrigation and mulching. Adding to the woes of farmers, pest infestations and diseases have significantly impacted the quality of their produce, making it harder to secure good prices. Farmers have called for urgent government intervention, including minimum support prices and improved market access, to mitigate their problem.

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Wine from tomatoes? Govt to fund 28 projects to reduce waste and stabilise prices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wine from tomatoes? Govt to fund 28 projects to reduce waste and stabilise prices

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Innovators who have found ways to produce pesticides, coating materials and even ‘wine’ using tomato waste have drawn the attention of the department of consumer affairs, which had launched the Tomato Grand Challenge on 30 June 2023. The TGC was launched as an attempt to stabilise India’s tomato supply chain, ensure year-round affordability for consumers, and better prices …

Centre picks innovators to manage tomatoes, analysts say no point reinventing the wheel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre picks innovators to manage tomatoes, analysts say no point reinventing the wheel

Hindustan Times  

Tomato prices recently scaled a five-year peak, drilling holes in consumers’ pockets across India, the world’s second-largest producer of the vegetable. Prices of tomatoes and onions, two basic ingredients of most Indian dishes, tend to rise and fall every alternate year or so due to weather disruptions, inadequate cold storage facilities and low levels of processing into durable items such …

Retail tomato prices drop 22.4% on improved supplies: Govt.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Retail tomato prices drop 22.4% on improved supplies: Govt.

The Hindu  

“Retail tomato prices declined 22.4% month-on-month on improved supplies across the country,” the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Sunday. During the same period, modal wholesale prices at Delhi's Azadpur mandi witnessed a sharper decline of nearly 50% to ₹2,969 per quintal from ₹5,883 per quintal, driven by increased arrivals. “Though arrivals have subsided at major tomato centres in Madanapalle and …

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks due to supplies from Andhra and Karnataka
5 months, 3 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 …

Tomatoes at ₹90 per kg as vegetable prices soar across Delhi-NCR
5 months, 4 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 …

Surge in prices of tomatoes brings joy to farmers in Madanapalle
7 months ago

Surge in prices of tomatoes brings joy to farmers in Madanapalle

The Hindu  

The prices of tomatoes have been steadily increasing since May this year, continuing through June, and are expected to go beyond July. This surge in prices brought joy to tomato farmers across the Madanapalle sub-division of the Annamayya district. On Wednesday, a 30 kg box of tomatoes was sold for a maximum of ₹1500 in the Angallu market, followed by …

Windfall for Chittoor tomato farmers as prices surge
7 months, 1 week ago

Windfall for Chittoor tomato farmers as prices surge

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Cultivators of tomato in erstwhile Chittoor district are enjoying a windfall as prices of the fruit have nearly doubled in just two weeks. "Prices have shot through the roof this week, with traders from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka thronging our markets,” said Ramaiah, a farmer from Punganur. Encouraged by last year's remunerative prices, farmers took up tomato cultivation on …

Tomato crisis ends for buyers but begins for farmers
1 year, 4 months ago

Tomato crisis ends for buyers but begins for farmers

The Hindu  

The sudden drop in the price of tomato to ₹30 a kg in the open market on Monday, from the sky-high price of ₹240 a kg last month, came a big breather to the consumers in the Rayalaseema region and the neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Even though tomatoes were being sold at a considerably low price for two days, …

India imports tomato from Nepal, prices ease
1 year, 4 months ago

India imports tomato from Nepal, prices ease

Hindustan Times  

India has imported unspecified quantities of tomatoes from Nepal to boost supplies of the vegetable, an official has said, amid a decline in prices. The retail price of tomatoes procured by NCCF and NAFED was initially fixed at Rs.90 per kg and, as wholesale prices began to ease, it was reduced to Rs.80 per kg from July 16. Retail prices …

Bengaluru witnesses drop in tomato prices, bringing relief to consumers
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru witnesses drop in tomato prices, bringing relief to consumers

The Hindu  

Bengaluru: After a peak of over ₹180 per kilo of tomatoes, there has been a noticeable downward trend in Bengaluru over the last few days. Kiran Prasad, a vegetable vendor in BTM Layout, noted, “Just two days ago, tomatoes were priced at ₹65 per kg, but today they’ve decreased to ₹50 per kg, and it’s likely to continue dropping. During …

Nepal ready to supply tomatoes to India; seeks easier access to market
1 year, 4 months ago

Nepal ready to supply tomatoes to India; seeks easier access to market

The Hindu  

Nepal is ready to export tomatoes to India in bulk on a long-term basis to quell the skyrocketing prices but has sought easy access to the market and other necessary facilities. Nepal is desirous to export vegetables, such as tomatoes, on a long-term basis to India, but for that India has to provide easy access to its market and other …

Nepal's tomato exports to bring down prices
1 year, 4 months ago

Nepal's tomato exports to bring down prices

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid concerns over record-high surge of tomato prices across India, the consumers are expected to get a big relief as Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India would be importing tomatoes from Nepal. As part of the measures to control overall inflation in the country, the government, however, aims to check prices of tomatoes and …

Why are Tomato Prices So High and the Reason Behind Prices Not Coming Down Soon
1 year, 5 months ago

Why are Tomato Prices So High and the Reason Behind Prices Not Coming Down Soon

News 18  

Tomato prices have remained high across the country for more than a month as the retail price of the vegetable remained above Rs 200 per kilogram in several parts of the country. Tomato prices in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr were the highest across the country at Rs 257 per kg. In south and central India too, the rainfall has disrupted the …

Soaring tomato prices: Relief likely with Kharif arrivals before month-end
1 year, 5 months ago

Soaring tomato prices: Relief likely with Kharif arrivals before month-end

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The major surge in tomato prices continues with significant let-up, but market sources say the prices might come down once the Kharif tomatoes arrive in the markets by this month-end. Chittoor district horticulture officer Madhusudhana Reddy also agreed with this timeline, saying the prices are likely to stabilise by the first week of September. The occurrence of 'bacteria wilt’, …

Tomato prices spike again on tight supply; Mother Dairy stores selling at ₹259/kg
1 year, 5 months ago

Tomato prices spike again on tight supply; Mother Dairy stores selling at ₹259/kg

The Hindu  

Tomato prices have again hit the roof in the national capital with Mother Dairy selling the key kitchen staple at a whopping ₹259 per kg on August 2 via its Safal retail stores. With central government's intervention through sale of tomatoes at a subsidised rate since July 14, retail prices in the national capital had begun softening recently but have …

Tomato prices may touch Rs 300 per kg in coming days, say wholesale traders
1 year, 5 months ago

Tomato prices may touch Rs 300 per kg in coming days, say wholesale traders

India TV News  

Tomato prices are likely to touch Rs 300 per kilogram in the coming days and the prices of vegetables are also on the rise, according to wholesale traders. It takes 6 to 8 hours more than usual in exportation of vegetables from the producers due to which the price of tomato might reach nearly Rs 300 per kilogram," Azadpur Mandi …

'Tomato Tombola' Turns Karnataka Farmers Crorepatis as Prices of Red Hot Crop at All-time High
1 year, 5 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 …

Wholesale Prices of Tomato Reach Record Highs at Asia s Largest Market
1 year, 5 months ago

Wholesale Prices of Tomato Reach Record Highs at Asia s Largest Market

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The wholesale price for tomatoes at Madanapalle, renowned as Asia's largest tomato market, hit an all-time high of Rs 168 per kilo on Wednesday. Earlier, the retail prices for tomatoes varied from Rs 120 to Rs 150 per kilo in districts across the state. The Madanapalle market received 360 tonnes of tomatoes, with the first-grade priced between Rs 140 …

Ripe Rewards: Telangana Farmer Strikes Gold Amid Soaring Tomato Prices, Earns Rs 1.8 Cr in A Month
1 year, 5 months ago

Ripe Rewards: Telangana Farmer Strikes Gold Amid Soaring Tomato Prices, Earns Rs 1.8 Cr in A Month

News 18  

As tomato prices skyrocketed across the country, prompting the common man to either buy less or stop purchasing the stable crop, a tomato farmer in Telangana struck gold. Selling a single crate of tomatoes for Rs 2,100 in Narayanganj, Tukaram realized the crop’s potential and quickly sold 900 crates the next day, earning Rs 18 lakh. In Narayanganj’s Jhunnu Agricultural …

Tomato prices expected to fall after higher supplies from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, says Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

Tomato prices expected to fall after higher supplies from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, says Centre

The Hindu  

The government on July 21 said retail prices of tomatoes are expected to fall with a higher supply of new crops from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey said, "Prices of tomato are expected to come down with the increase in the …

New crop arrivals to bring down tomato prices: Govt
1 year, 5 months ago

New crop arrivals to bring down tomato prices: Govt

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Sky-high retail prices of tomatoes are expected to begin easing due to an increase in supply following new crop arrivals from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, the ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution in a statement. “Prices of tomato are expected to come down with the increase in the arrival of new crop from Nashik, Naryangaon and …

The real price of tomato farming
1 year, 5 months ago

The real price of tomato farming

The Hindu  

Ramaraj, a wholesale tomato trader from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been camping in Kolar in south Karnataka, which has now turned into a bustling centre for tomato procurement for the entire country after the crop failed in Maharashtra and elsewhere. But this year, the price may have on average fetched nearly ₹1,200 per box,” he said, adding that his yield …

Tomato price rise: Centre steps in, sells at ₹80/kg in Delhi, UP and Bihar
1 year, 5 months ago

Tomato price rise: Centre steps in, sells at ₹80/kg in Delhi, UP and Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Amid soaring tomato prices, the Centre on Sunday swung into action and brought down its wholesale rate to ₹80 per kg across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said government sources. Underlining that the relief only transpired after the Centre’s intervention, the Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ministry said the tomato prices would be effective starting today. After a re-assessment …

The lingering bitter taste of price rise in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 5 months ago

The lingering bitter taste of price rise in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Rain or shine, any extreme weather condition influences the supply and prices of commodities every year in Tamil Nadu. Unless seeds are available, how can we plant them?” ‘Improve cold storage’ Traders and farmers demand better cold storage to combat price volatility and minimise wastage. SadagopanMember of Civil Supplies Department’s price monitoring committee T. Sadagopan, member of the Civil Supplies …

Indians are now travelling to neighbouring country to buy tomatoes after price skyrockets
1 year, 5 months ago

Indians are now travelling to neighbouring country to buy tomatoes after price skyrockets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The world’s second largest tomato producer after China, India …

Tomato price went up by around 300% in a year in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 5 months ago

Tomato price went up by around 300% in a year in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Tomato price went up by around 300% in the last one year in Tamil Nadu, topping the list of select essential commodities. As against its average price of ₹25.85 a kg in the retail market in June last year, tomato was sold at ₹103.6 a kg as on July 5 this year. In the last two days, 30 tonnes of …

Tomato prices may shoot up further in Andhra Pradesh, cross the ₹200-mark by end of July
1 year, 5 months ago

Tomato prices may shoot up further in Andhra Pradesh, cross the ₹200-mark by end of July

The Hindu  

The per-kg price of tomato is estimated to cross ₹200 by the end of July not only in Andhra Pradesh but also across southern India. On July 12, the Madanapalle market received 580 tonnes of tomatoes, with the first grade priced at ₹144 per kg and the second grade at ₹128. While a major portion of it was exported to …

Centre to buy tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra to sell in northern cities
1 year, 5 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 …

Relief for consumers: Tomatoes to be sold at discounted rates in Delhi-NCR
1 year, 5 months ago

Relief for consumers: Tomatoes to be sold at discounted rates in Delhi-NCR

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a relief to consumers in Delhi-NCR, the Centre has directed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation and the National Cooperative Consumers Federation to procure tomatoes from mandis in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra for distribution at discounted prices through retail outlets by the end of this week. Major consumption centres with the highest increase in retail prices …

Rising prices: Why India is in tomato trouble again
1 year, 5 months ago

Rising prices: Why India is in tomato trouble again

Firstpost  

Reports indicate that tomato prices have jumped 445 percent, surpassing the cost of petrol. McDonald’s also announced the removal of tomatoes from their burgers due to the skyrocketing prices As many of our pockets bleed, paying Rs 120, 150, and in some parts Rs 250 for one kg of tomatoes, one must question what is wrong with Indian agriculture. Reviving …

McDonald's 'Drops Tomatoes' from Menu Amid Price Hike: When Will Tomato Rates Go Down?
1 year, 6 months ago

McDonald's 'Drops Tomatoes' from Menu Amid Price Hike: When Will Tomato Rates Go Down?

News 18  

McDonald’s India – North and East has recently announced the temporary removal of tomatoes from its menu items due to procurement difficulties caused by seasonal issues. Tomato prices in cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Uttar Pradesh have surged to Rs 130-155 per kg. The spokesperson for McDonald’s India – North and East clarified that the decision to omit tomatoes from …

Tomato prices breach ₹150 mark in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 months ago

Tomato prices breach ₹150 mark in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The prices of tomato, which has been spiralling up, has now breached the ₹150 per kg mark in retail shops in Bengaluru. In the Agricultural Produce Market Committee yard in Bengaluru, a box of tomatoes was being sold in the range of ₹1,200-1,500 on July 5, and experts do not expect the prices to come down soon. Chikkegowda, secretary, Bengaluru …

From Delhi & Kanpur to Bengaluru, Skyrocketing Tomato Prices Affect Cities
1 year, 6 months ago

From Delhi & Kanpur to Bengaluru, Skyrocketing Tomato Prices Affect Cities

The Quint  

From the humble tomato curry to the tangy tomato chutney, tomato, a versatile fruit, has always held a special place in the Indian culinary repertoire. As tomato prices skyrocket leaving wallets empty, it's time to peel back the layers of this juicy conundrum and examine the impact on the everyday lives of the general public. The prices of tomato across …

Tamil Nadu Govt initiates tomato sales via fair price shops to counterbalance soaring prices
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu Govt initiates tomato sales via fair price shops to counterbalance soaring prices

Firstpost  

The latest move is in addition to the Pannai Pasumai outlets in Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode and Vellore making tomatoes available at Rs 60 per kilo, he said Seeking to offset the soaring price of tomatoes, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday launched the sale of the precious commodity at Rs 60 a kilo at 82 fair price shops in …

Tomato price hits a new high of ₹160 per kg in Rayalaseema
1 year, 6 months ago

Tomato price hits a new high of ₹160 per kg in Rayalaseema

The Hindu  

Even as tomato prices hit a new high of ₹160 a kg in the retail markets all over the Rayalaseema region, the consumers decried that the vegetable vendors were taking undue advantage of the crisis and selling third-grade variety tomatoes to them at exorbitant prices. The exports to the northern States and neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka peaked this week, …

Andhra Pradesh govt sells tomatoes at Rs 50/kg to provide relief to people
1 year, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt sells tomatoes at Rs 50/kg to provide relief to people

India TV News  

The Andhra Pradesh government is selling tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg at 103 Rythu Bazars located across the state to provide relief to consumers. "In response to the soaring prices of tomatoes, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken proactive steps to make this essential vegetable accessible and affordable for its citizens," the state government said in a statement. …

Nationwide surge in food prices shows retail inflation far from tamed
1 year, 6 months ago

Nationwide surge in food prices shows retail inflation far from tamed

The Hindu  

A sharp increase in the retail prices of several crucial food items over the past one month — from the essential vegetables of tomato, onion and potato to the basic cereals of rice and wheat, tur dal, the commonest protein source in vegetarian households, and even loose tea — has left households and small eatery operators scrambling to juggle their …

Govt to launch 'Tomato Grand Challenge' to tackle sudden spike in prices
1 year, 6 months ago

Govt to launch 'Tomato Grand Challenge' to tackle sudden spike in prices

Firstpost  

The prices of tomatoes can be brought back to normal levels by improving storage and processing. Singh said that to ensure prices remain stable, innovation at the seed level, primary storage, post-harvest and crop information is necessary The Central government has planned to launch a ‘Tomato Grand Challenge’ to address the sudden spike in the price of the vegetable. Through …

Tomato prices soar across country due to dip in supply, cost ₹80-100 per kg
1 year, 6 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 …

A kg of tomato in Bengaluru likely to cost over ₹100 soon
1 year, 6 months ago

A kg of tomato in Bengaluru likely to cost over ₹100 soon

The Hindu  

The severe deficient monsoon this time has already driven the prices of vegetables, especially tomatoes, northwards. A 15-kg crate of tomatoes was sold for ₹1,100 in Kolar wholesale APMC market on Sunday and this is expected to further drive up the price in the retail market in the city soon. A senior official with a leading grocery chain said the …

Low supply lifts up tomato prices after a brief fall, say Dharmapuri traders
2 years, 6 months ago

Low supply lifts up tomato prices after a brief fall, say Dharmapuri traders

New Indian Express  

DHARMAPURI: At a time when the market price of tomato has been stabilising in the district since the supply chain is yet to be restored, there is a severe increase in the retail price, stated traders. Sources in the Agriculture marketing department said supply has reduced by two tonnes in the Ulavar Santhai, but it still is not an issue. …

Here's why tomato prices are soaring in Chennai
2 years, 7 months ago

Here's why tomato prices are soaring in Chennai

India Today  

The skyrocketing prices of tomato in Chennai are burning a hole in the consumers' pockets and have added to the woes of people who are reeling under high inflation. The retail prices of tomatoes ranged between Rs 100 a kg and Rs 120 a kg in the city owing to a dip in the supply of tomatoes at the Koyambedu …

Tomato prices shoot up, nearly 400% costlier in Delhi | Details
2 years, 7 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, …

Tomato price shoots up to ₹100 per kg in Bengaluru; locals switch to tamarind
2 years, 7 months ago

Tomato price shoots up to ₹100 per kg in Bengaluru; locals switch to tamarind

India TV News  

Highlights Farmers who got the tomato yield are celebrating, while the common man is facing difficulties Earlier, in protest against the vegetable price drop, the farmers had dumped their produce on roads The tomato crop has been greatly affected by the cyclone in Karnataka The common man in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru is forced to cut down on tomato purchases …

Soaring tomato prices across several states make households bleed
3 years, 1 month ago

Soaring tomato prices across several states make households bleed

India Today  

Tomato prices across several states in the country have witnessed a rapid rise over the past few weeks, leading to a higher burden on households that are already dealing with high fuel and gas prices. While prices of other staple vegetables such as potato and onions have also increased, the rise in tomato prices is particularly worrying as it has …

Tomato price hike across India sparks hilarious meme fest online. See best ones
3 years, 1 month ago

Tomato price hike across India sparks hilarious meme fest online. See best ones

India Today  

The skyrocketing tomato prices is something that has left every household in the country in a fix. In order to rein in surging tomato prices in the national capital, Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday ordered a crackdown against hoarders. #TomatoPrice — Rofl Gandhi 2.0 November 24, 2021 Some users also compared the rise in tomato …

Delhi Minister Orders Crackdown on Hoarders as Tomato Prices Soar
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Minister Orders Crackdown on Hoarders as Tomato Prices Soar

News 18  

In order to rein in surging tomato prices in the national capital, Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday ordered a crackdown against hoarders. During the meeting, Hussain issued directions to carry out intense inspections of wholesale markets, including the Azadpur Mandi, Okhla Mandi, Ghazipur Mandi and the Keshopur Mandi, and retail markets across Delhi. "The Delhi …

Delhi Minister Imran Hussain orders crackdown against hoarders as tomato prices surge
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Minister Imran Hussain orders crackdown against hoarders as tomato prices surge

India Today  

In order to rein in surging tomato prices in the national capital, Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday ordered a crackdown against hoarders. During the meeting, Hussain issued directions to carry out intense inspections of wholesale markets, including the Azadpur Mandi, Okhla Mandi, Ghazipur Mandi and the Keshopur Mandi, and retail markets across Delhi. "The Delhi …

Retail tomato prices skyrocket up to Rs 93 per kg in metros
3 years, 2 months ago

Retail tomato prices skyrocket up to Rs 93 per kg in metros

India TV News  

The retail price of tomatoes rose up to Rs 93 per kg in metros on Monday on sluggish arrival in mandis amid reports of crop damage, owing to unseasonal rains, according to the government data. Among metro cities, tomatoes were sold at Rs 93 per kg in Kolkata, Rs 60 per kg in Chennai, Rs 59 per kg in Delhi …

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