The central government has given a big update regarding the prices of tomatoes. The government has said that a big decline has been seen in the last one month. According to government data, the average tomato prices in the country have seen a decline of more than 22 percent. The main reason for which is said to be better tomato supply. If experts are to be believed, there may be a further decline in tomato prices in the coming days. Let us also tell you what kind of information has been given by the government.
Tomato became cheaper by Rs 15
The Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Sunday that retail prices of tomatoes have declined by 22.4 percent on a monthly basis due to improvement in supply across the country. According to the official statement, the all India average retail price of tomato on November 14 was Rs 52.35 per kg, which was Rs 67.50 per kg on October 14. This means that tomatoes have become cheaper by Rs 15.15 per kg. During the same period, Delhi’s Azadpur mandi saw a sharp decline of nearly 50 per cent in model wholesale price from Rs 5,883 per quintal to Rs 2,969 per quintal due to increased arrivals.
Supply is being done from here
The ministry said similar price improvement was also reported from major markets like Pimpalgaon (Maharashtra), Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh) and Kolar (Karnataka). The ministry said that although arrivals at major tomato hubs of Madanapalle and Kolar have reduced, prices have declined due to seasonal supplies from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, which have bridged the supply shortage across the country. The statement said favorable weather conditions have supported both yields and the smooth operation of the supply chain from farms to consumers. The country’s tomato production is estimated to increase by four percent to 213.20 lakh tonnes in the financial year 2023-24.
