Consumers in Vellore can heave a sigh of relief as prices of vegetables dipped this week.
A. Balu, president of Vellore Town Nethaji Market Kaikari Vyabarigal Sangam, said the rates of almost all vegetables had reduced when compared to last week.
There has been a dip of at least Rs. 5 per kg.
“Vegetables cost lesser now as the yield is better and the supply is improving. For instance, one kg of tomatoes was priced at Rs. 40 to Rs. 50 last week. Now, it is Rs. 30 to Rs. 35. Vellore gets its supply of tomatoes mainly from Krishnagiri district and neighbouring States of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka,” he said.
Not just lesser prices, but consumers will also get fresher produce, he said.
“With changes in climate, the produce being supplied reached the markets in a much fresh condition,” he added.
Prices of onions have dropped by Rs. 2 to Rs. 3. Onion now costs Rs. 25 to Rs. 30 per kg.
Mr. Balu noted that there might be marginal difference in rates at various shops but mostly, the vegetables were sold within the following price range (per kilo) — potatoes — Rs. 25 to Rs. 30, beans — Rs. 25 to Rs. 40, carrot — Rs. 30 to Rs. 45, cabbage — Rs. 15 to Rs. 20, brinjal (local variety) — Rs. 25 to Rs. 30, drumstick — Rs. 25 to Rs. 30, lady’s finger — Rs. 20 to Rs. 30, beetroot- Rs. 20 to Rs. 30, snake gourd — Rs. 15 to Rs. 20, ginger — Rs. 50 to Rs. 100 for fresh ginger and Rs. 100 for old ginger.
The price of ginger has been slashed by Rs. 50 per kg. Peas cost Rs. 80 to Rs. 120 per kg as it is not the season for peas, he said.
White radish, which is supplied locally and from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh is sold at Rs. 15 per kg from Rs. 25-30 last week. A bunch of coriander leaves cost Rs. 10 to Rs. 15, he added.
