The price of tomatoes went up further on Monday, with the kitchen staple selling for ₹38 to 45 per kg at the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC).
On Friday and Saturday, tomatoes were sold at ₹35 to ₹40 per kg. On the other hand, as per APMC records, there was a 25% dip in the price of onion on Monday, with the vegetable being sold at ₹30 per kg.
“There is shortage of tomatoes in the market, with almost no supply coming from Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. The crop has been damaged due to rains. Secondly, production has fallen in neighbouring districts because of a sudden dip in temperature,” said Shankar Pingle former director of the APMC’s vegetable division.
Mr. Pingle said that the price would be high till regular supply begins. “The new crop is expected to arrive after 15 to 20 days.”
As per APMC records, about 56 tempos carrying 2,370 quintal tomatoes entered the market on Monday, as against the regular supply of 3,200 quintal.
Ashok Walunj, former director of the APMC onion and potato division, said, “Since Wednesday, there has been steady improvement in the supply of onions. About 200 trucks arrived in the market on Monday, which helped bring down the rates.”
