The vegetable prices have fallen significantly due to good local supplies in the wholesale market. The local supplies that started from end December have resulted in a sharp drop in vegetable prices giving relief to households which are burdened by inflation and rising cost of living. “The vegetable prices have dropped on account of local supplies coming in good quantity to the Mahatma Phule wholesale vegetable market popularly known as Cotton Market in the city. This trend of low prices will continue throughout the month of February in the wholesale market,” said Ram Mahajan, Secretary of Mahatma Phule Sabji Bazaar Association and one of the leading vegetable wholesalers while speaking to The Hitavada. Mahajan further said that about 100 to 120 tempos and autos are unloading the vegetables at the Mahatma Phule wholesale vegetable market.

 

The local supplies are late by one month this season as some of the farmers sowed vegetables in the months of July-August instead of March-April. Now the vegetables have matured and are being brought to the wholesale market.

In the wholesale market, tomatoes are being quoted at Rs 12 to Rs 15 per kg, green chillies at Rs 20 to Rs 25 per kg, coriander at Rs 25 to Rs 40 per kg, cabbage at Rs 8 per kg, cauliflower at Rs 20 per kg, brinjal at Rs 12 to 15 per kg, pumpkin at Rs 8 to Rs 10 per kg, lady finger at Rs 15 per kg, shimla mirch at Rs 30 per kg, methi at Rs 30 per kg, lawki at Rs 8 per kg, spinach at Rs 8 to Rs 10 per kg, cucumber at Rs 15 per kg, carrot at Rs 20 per kg, bitter gourd at Rs 25 per kg, beans at Rs Rs 30 to Rs 40 per kg and ladyfinger at Rs 25 per kg, he added. Due to good climate and sufficient rains the new produce is expected to be of good quality this season, Mahajan further added.