This week, traders say the prices of many vegetables continue to stay stable. However, the cost of tomatoes increased, taking it to above the ₹ 50-mark and small onions are priced high.
According to A. Balu, president of Vellore Town Nethaji Market Kaikari Vyabarigal Sangam, a kilogram of tomatoes was priced at ₹40, but increased to ₹50 in the wholesale market. “In the retail market, it is priced at nearly ₹55. Though the priced dropped to ₹40, there was a sudden increase in rates,” he said.
Small onions was priced at ₹100 to ₹120 a kg, he said, adding that the price was high as the onions had to be procured from Oddanchatiram.
There is a dip in the prices of some vegetables. For instance, lady’s finger cost ₹eight to ₹10 per kg. “The yield from locally cultivated areas is high. As it is raining, lady’s fingers are easily perishable. Hence, the rate has dropped,” he said.
A kilo of onions is priced between ₹25 and ₹35, while potatoes cost ₹15 to ₹20. Brinjal (thorny variety) costs ₹60 per kilo.
The prices of other vegetables are (a kilogram): carrots ₹40, beans ₹20 to ₹40, cabbage ₹15, drumstick ₹25, ginger ₹20 (new) and ₹40 (old), green chillies ₹25, peas ₹40, snake gourd ₹10, bitter gourd ₹12 to ₹15, cauliflower ₹10 to ₹20, yam ₹30, radish ₹10 to ₹20 and coriander (a bunch) ₹20, he said.
