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Tomato prices skyrocket in on tight supply
Tomato prices have surged to Rs 80 per kg in retail markets due to damaged road networks in Himachal Pradesh from heavy rains, reducing supplies to main consumption areas. The average retail price reached Rs 55 per kg on July 3, up from Rs 35 a month ago. The India Meteorological Department predicts more rain in tomato-growing regions, potentially causing further price hikes. Last year, flash floods pushed prices over ₹350 per kg, prompting McDonald's to temporarily halt tomato usage in some outlets.
Vegetables to stay dearer till new crop arrives
The price of coriander leaves has doubled in June over May at Rs 400 per kg. Potatoes, a common vegetable in Indian households, have become costlier by 15% over last month despite good production, as the common man is forced to consume more of the tuber because prices of other vegetables have gone up even further.
Govt buys 71,000 tonnes of onion for buffer stock; expects retail prices to ease with normal monsoon
The Indian government has procured nearly 71,000 tonnes of onion this year for buffer stock, out of a total target of 5 lakh tonnes for price stabilisation. The all-India average onion retail price is Rs 38.67 per kg, while the modal price is Rs 40 per kg. The government is on course to achieve targeted procurement of 5 lakh tonnes for price stabilisation. The procurement price is dynamic and linked to prevailing market prices.
Intense heat leads to rise in tomato prices
Tomato prices have doubled in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala due to intense heat waves, reaching ₹40-50 per kg. Prices in North India remain stable. The situation may get complex in July with expected supply shortages.
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Price of veg thali up 9% in a year; how much prices of tomato, potato and onion have increased
The average cost of a home-cooked vegetarian thali jumped by 9% (year-on-year) in May, costing Rs 27.8, according to Crisil MI&A Research. The same thali cost Rs 25.5 last May. When compared to April 2024, the price was increased by 1%. It was available at Rs 27.4 a plate in April. The average cost of preparing a thali at home is calculated based on input prices prevailing in north, south, east and west India. (Representational image)
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In May, the prices of potatoes, onions, and tomatoes led to a rise in the cost of home-cooked meals for the second consecutive month, according to a Crisil report. The price of a vegetarian thali increased by 8% from the previous year to ₹27.80, with a 1% sequential increase. Factors such as lower onion and potato arrivals, along with crop damage in West Bengal, contributed to the price rise. Onion prices increased by 43%, potatoes by 41%, and tomatoes by 39%.
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Sweltering heatwave intensifies vegetables & pulses' price surge in India
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Tomato, onion and potato keep thali prices up in April: Crisil
In April, the cost of home-cooked meals rose by 8% compared to the previous year, largely due to higher prices of onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. This increase affected the cost of a vegetarian thali, which rose slightly to Rs 27.4. Lower arrivals of these vegetables also contributed to double-digit inflation in rice and pulses. However, non-vegetarian thali costs decreased by 4% to Rs 56.3, mainly due to a decline in broiler prices. The RBI projects inflation to ease to 4.5% in FY25, with no expected rate cut in the near future.
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Onion, tomatoes makes average veg food plate costlier in March by 7%
Rise in veg plate cost due to onion, tomato, and potato surge, while non-veg plate costs decline. Divergence in food plate costs predicted to continue, with future expectations of wheat price decline, stable tomato prices, and possible onion price increase.
Veg thali gets dearer by 7% in March on onion, tomato price surge: Crisil
In March, the cost of a vegetarian thali rose by 7% due to surging prices of onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. However, it was cheaper than in February. In contrast, a non-vegetarian thali, mainly dal replaced by chicken, decreased by 7% due to lower broiler prices.
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