TOMATO PRICES IN DELHI
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Chennai vegetable price today, 13/03/2026: How much onion, tomato and other veggies cost in Koyambedu?
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Delhi vegetable price today (March 13): How much onion, tomato and potato cost amid fuel crisis?
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Retail inflation climbs to 3.21% in February
Sequentially, retail inflation increased 0.1%, while food inflation fell 0.2%. Core inflation remained steady at 3.4%. "The uptick was almost entirely led by the food and beverages (F&B) segment, which accounted for as much as 44 basis points of the 47 bps rise in the headline print between these months," said Aditi Nayar, chief economist at ICRA. One basis point is 0.01 percentage point.
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Thali tales: Veg prices hold steady, non-veg gets cheaper in February
Home-cooked vegetarian thali costs held steady in February. Non-vegetarian thali prices dropped three percent. Lower onion, potato, and pulse prices balanced rising tomato costs for vegetarian meals. Broiler prices, a major component of non-veg thalis, declined. Vegetable prices are expected to ease. West Asia tensions may impact basmati rice exports.
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Tomato prices soar 50% in 15 days due to excess October rains
Tomato prices have risen sharply across the country as supplies dropped following heavy October rainfall. Government data shows retail prices have increased 25% to 100% in a month across states, with the all-India average up 27% to ₹46 per kg. Chandigarh recorded the steepest rise at 112%, while Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka also saw increases above 40%.
Relief on the way! Tomato prices in Delhi may drop as Maharashtra supply increases
Tomato prices in Delhi-NCR have exceeded Rs 100 per kg due to supply disruptions from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The government is intervening through the NCCF to sell tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg and anticipates stabilization as supplies from Maharashtra increase.
Tomato Price: Here’s how and where to get tomatoes at Rs 65/kg in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad
The Indian government is selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg through mobile vans to control rising prices. Unseasonal rains in Maharashtra have damaged crops, leading to price hikes. A price stabilization fund is being used to manage costs. Farmers and traders report delayed sowing and increased pest issues affecting tomato supply.
Government to sell tomatoes at Rs 65/kg
The government has begun selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg through mobile vans and retail outlets to curb soaring prices due to unseasonal rains damaging crops in key areas. October saw a 39% price rise, affecting home-cooked meals. This intervention falls under the price stabilisation fund to manage market rates effectively.
Tomato prices hit Rs 100 again: Here's why prices have skyrocketed in just a week
Tomato prices have surged to Rs100-120 per kg in Nagpur due to unseasonal rains and a virus attack in Nashik, reducing supply. Farmers cite reduced tomato cultivation area and crop damage. However, some are profiting from the high prices. The situation is expected to stabilize in a month with fresh supply from Western Nashik.
Tomatoes to be sold at Rs 50 per kg: Here is how and where to buy in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai
Tomato Price Delhi, Mumbai: The government reduced tomato prices to Rs 50 per kg in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai to ease consumer burden. Initiated by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, the project commenced with mobile van sales and cooperative efforts, following high price spikes due to adverse weather. The initiative aims to stabilize prices and protect consumer interests.
After Delhi NCR, tomatoes being sold at Rs 60/kg in select locations in Mumbai
Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi said earlier this week that the government has a Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) mechanism to stabilise rising food prices and protect consumers' interests. He further added that this initiative will ease tomato prices, stabilise the market, and provide tomatoes at a subsidised rate to consumers.
Tomato prices in Delhi-NCR won't come down till September, to cross Rs 200 per kilo mark soon
Tomato prices in Delhi are set to hit an all-time high due to a producer state shortage. The price surge began in June, blamed on reduced production and crop losses caused by heavy rains in some states. The central government has subsidised tomatoes and initiated sales at around 500 centres for Rs 90 per kg, which was later reduced to Rs 80.
Govt reduces subsidised rate of tomato to Rs 70/kg with effect from Thursday
On the direction of Department of Consumer Affairs, NCCF and NAFED had commenced the procurement of tomato from mandis in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra for simultaneous disposal in major consumption centres where retail prices have recorded maximum increase in last one month.
How to get tomatoes at Rs 90/kg in Delhi-NCR from today. Details here
India's National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) has announced that it will sell tomatoes at a deep discounted rate of Rs 90 per kg in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region. The move comes in response to soaring tomato prices, which have seen costs hit as much as Rs 224 per kg.
Govt brings down subsidised rate of tomato to Rs 80/kg
The Union government on Sunday reduced subsidised rate of tomato to Rs 80/kg from Rs 90/kg with immediate effect in Delhi-NCR, other locations, a press release stated.
NCCF to sell tomatoes at discounted rates in Delhi-NCR via mobile vans
Due to rains and supply disruption, the price of the kitchen staple is ruling high at over Rs 200 per kilogram in some parts of the country.
No respite, retail tomato price further shoots up to Rs 162/kg
A maximum rate of Rs 162 per kg was quoted in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, while the minimum rate was Rs 31 per kg in Churu district of Rajasthan, the data showed. Tomato prices remained high in other cities in the country as well.
Tomato skyrockets to Rs 150/kg in some markets including Delhi
Tomatoes, along with potatoes and onions, are a constant in most Indian kitchens. The recent surge in their prices has severely hit monthly budgets of many households in the country. And it's not just tomatoes. According to wholesale traders, price of a number of other vegetables have doubled in one week.
Tomato prices at Mother Dairy's Safal stores nearly double in a week
The prices were at Rs 25-30 per kg around June 15, before rising gradually to Rs 40, then Rs 60 and finally the current high rates. The prices at Azadpur, India's biggest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, have risen sharply, PTI reported quoting a vendor. Tomato production is seen falling slightly in 2022-23, govt data shows.
Tomato rates up 44 pc in Delhi in one month to Rs 46/kg; avg price up 27 pc across major cities
However, the rate in Mother Dairy stores is currently ruling at Rs 62 per kg for normal tomatoes. Local vegetable vendors are selling the kitchen staple at around Rs 60 per kg.
Tomatoes selling at Rs 100 a kg in Delhi; no respite in next few weeks
Tomato vendors at the mandi have been sitting on protest against unauthorised occupation of their sheds for the past five days.
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