Tomato Prices

After super surge, tomato prices will now tank. Know why

Although tomatoes are grown across India, the maximum production of the vegetable occurs in the southern and western parts. These regions contribute 60 per cent to the country's production

Tomatoes more expensive than petrol: How viruses have destroyed the crop

Farmers in Karnataka’s Kolar are blaming the tomato leaf curl virus (ToLCV) for crop losses due to which vegetable prices have skyrocketed. While in Maharashtra, tomato growers say cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) and tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) are affecting their produce

Tomatoes at Rs 100 per kg: What’s behind the price hike?

Tomatoes are a staple but many in India are being forced to use them sparingly. They cost Rs 100 a kilo in Bengaluru. In Mumbai, Delhi and other cities too, people are shelling out Rs 60 and Rs 80. But why are tomato prices turning red hot?

Onion, tomato prices continue to rule high at Rs 60-70 per kg in Delhi on supply disruption amid heavy rains, floods

Onion and tomato prices continue to remain high in the range of Rs 60-70/kg in the retail markets of the national capital despite government measures

Tomato prices continue to soar at Rs 60-80 per kg in Delhi despite govt measures to boost puree supply

Tomato prices have come under pressure in Delhi and the National Capital Region due to supply disruption owing to heavy rains in producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Retail inflation rises sharply to 3.99% in September, but analysts predict a sixth consecutive interest rate cut in December

India’s retail inflation rose close to the central bank’s medium-term target of 4 percent in September for the first time in 14 months

Mother Dairy to sell tomatoes at Rs 40 per kg in Delhi to contain price rise

In a bid to check rising tomato prices in the national capital, the Centre on Friday asked state-owned Mother Dairy to boost its availability and sell the key kitchen staple at Rs 40 per kg

Inflation to remain below 4% in coming months irrespective of hike in onion prices, says report

Wholesale prices of onion has increased by 9 percent over the previous month, prompting market expectations of a reverse in the trend of food inflation in coming months.

November WPI inflation at 3.93%: Vegetable prices remain villain; things can turn worse if crude plays spoilsport

Spike in WPI in November is a lot similar to the jump in November CPI, vegetable prices play a spoilsport

Tomato prices skyrocket, hit Rs 80 per kg in national capital region, Rs 100 in Mizoram on supply crunch

At Azadpur mandi, Asia's largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, tomato was being sold at Rs 40-50 kg.