Tomato Prices Drop Over 22% in a Month Due to Improved Supply

17 Nov 2024

Tomato retail prices in India have declined by more than 22% in the past month, thanks to an increase in supply, according to a statement released by the Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday. The all-India average retail price of tomatoes as of November 14, 2024, stood at ₹52.35 per...

Tomato Price Surge: Impact of Weather and Supply Chain Disruptions

17 Jul 2024

The cost of tomatoes has once again sharply escalated in various cities across India, reportedly surpassing the Rs 100 per kilogram threshold. This surge is anticipated to impose considerable strain on household budgets nationwide. The primary reason behind this price hike can be attributed to adverse weather conditions affecting several...

BJP Urges Delhi Government To Address Rising Vegetable Prices

15 Jul 2024

The Delhi BJP has called on the Delhi government to tackle the escalating prices of vegetables, which have become a significant burden for economically weaker sections and the lower middle class. In a letter addressed to Imran Hussain, the Delhi food and civil supplies minister, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar...

Tomato Price Spike Triggers As Centre Turns South For New Stock

07 Jul 2024

Recent weather conditions, including hot temperatures and heavy rains, have led to a significant rise in retail tomato prices, reaching ₹70-90 per kg in cities like Delhi, Kanpur, and Kolkata. This surge, the highest so far this year, is putting pressure on household budgets across the country. However, the Union...

Centre slashes wholesale tomato price to Rs 80/kg

16 Jul 2023

To the delight of consumers who were obliged to avoid tomatoes after their costs skyrocketed across the country, the Centre dropped the wholesale price of tomatoes from Rs 90 to Rs 80 per kg on Sunday. According to an official release, the Centre decided to modify tomato prices after reassessing...

As tomato prices skyrocket, Centre plans procurement from key growing states

12 Jul 2023

The Central government has asked its agencies - NAFED and NCCF - to urgently buy the basic crop from mandis in important growing regions of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, amid a dramatic increase in tomato prices across the country. Tomato price increases are being observed across the country, not...