The central government has given a big update on tomato prices. The government has said that a huge drop has been observed in the last month. According to government data, average tomato prices in the country have seen a drop of more than 22 percent. The main reason is said to be better tomato supply. If the experts are to be believed, it is possible that in the coming days there will be a new drop in tomato prices. Let us also tell you what kind of information the government has provided.
The tomato became cheaper by 15 rupees
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Sunday that retail prices for tomatoes have decreased by 22.4 percent month-on-month due to improved supply across the country. According to the official statement, the average retail price of tomato across India on November 14 was Rs 52.35 per kg, as against Rs 67.50 per kg on October 14. This means that tomatoes have become cheaper by Rs 15.15 per kg. During the same period, Delhi’s Azadpur mandi saw a sharp drop of almost 50 per cent in the wholesale price of the model from Rs 5,883 per quintal to Rs 2,969 per quintal due to increased arrivals.
The supply is carried out from here.
The ministry said similar price improvement was also reported in major markets such as Pimpalgaon (Maharashtra), Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh) and Kolar (Karnataka). The ministry said that although arrivals at the major tomato hubs of Madanapalle and Kolar have reduced, prices have come down due to seasonal supplies from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, which have overcome supply shortages across the country. . The statement said favorable weather conditions have supported both yields and the smooth functioning of the supply chain from farms to consumers. The country’s tomato production is estimated to increase by four per cent to 213.20 lakh tonnes in the financial year 2023-24.
