Bucking the trend, retail inflation in India rose considerably in June to 4.81 per cent, largely due to a sharp spurt in vegetable prices. The inflation index for rural and urban was 4.72 per cent and 4.96 per cent, respectively.
Heavy rains that disrupted the supply chain caused vegetable prices to soar in Shimla, making it difficult for the local population to pay for household expenses.
In Assam's flood-affected regions, 10782.80 hectares of cropland have been submerged by floodwaters, resulting in crop destruction. The flood has also disrupted the supply chain, which in turn has raised the price of vegetables for two consecutive weeks.
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): The unseasonal rains in different parts of India, particularly in cereal-producing states, could have a "significantly large impact" on cereal and vegetable prices, said SBI Research in its latest 'Ecowrap' report.
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 18 (ANI): Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the residents continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing economic crisis as the prices of vegetables have tripled over the last few weeks making it tough for common Afghans to afford food stuff on daily ba
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 5 (ANI): Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad on Tuesday said the prices of vegetables are unlikely to increase in the state as the state government has started a system to bring veggies directly from neighbouring states.
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 3 (ANI): Vegetable prices have witnessed a sharp hike in the near past, traders hold fuel price hike responsible for this hike across the nation.
Beijing [China], February 7 (ANI): After two drivers tested positive for the COVID-19 virus at the mainland China border, hundreds of freight trucks were delayed at Hong Kong's border, causing vegetable prices in Hong Kong to skyrocket.
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The major reasons for the rising prices of vegetables in Delhi according to wholesalers are rainfall and an increase in fuel prices.