The humble tomatoes are now going at princely rates up north, with the kitchen staple going at Rs 250 per kg in Gangotri Dham and Rs 180 to 200 per kg in Uttarkashi district.
The per plate cost of veg and non-veg thali in India, which has been on a decline since October 2022, nosed up in May and June 2023, according to a Crisil Ratings report.
Many attribute the sharp rise in the vegetable to heatwaves in key tomato-growing areas and heavy rains, as well, as disruption in supply chains. Tomatoes, which have a relatively lower shelf life, could also have put pressure on their prices.
While speaking to ANI, IMD scientist Soma Sen said," The monsoon is active currently with its rapid advancement in the last 4-5 days. Leaving some parts of northwest India, the monsoon has impacted almost the entire country. Entire Gujarat and south-east Rajasthan have been covered by the
Tomato prices see a steep increase in many parts of the country as supplies have dropped due to rains in tomato-growing areas in the country. In Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, Tomato prices have increased sharply within the past two-three days.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 7 (ANI): Tomato prices have skyrocketed in the southern states as incessant rains have damaged the crop and floods have made transportation difficult.
New Delhi [India] Oct 10 (ANI) Amid a rise in prices of tomatoes in the national capital, the Central government on Thursday said that tomato puree will be available from all Safal outlets here at Rs 25 for 200-gram pack.
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): Tomato prices in Delhi have shot up to Rs 30-40 per kg following the incessant rains and flood-like situation in key supplier states across the country.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 27 (ANI): Prices of onion and tomato have doubled to Rs 30 per kg in parts of Uttar Pradesh due to a shortage in supply caused by heavy rains and floods in some parts of the country.
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Tomato prices in the retail markets of Delhi have shot up to Rs 60-80 per kg following incessant rains and flood-like situation in key supplier states across the country.