Why vegetables are costly in Chennai?

This is because supply of vegetables at the market has been poor. As long as there is a demand and supply gap, the price of vegetables will continue to be at the higher end,” he explained. Ladies finger, which was being sold at Rs 50 at the Koyambedu Wholesale market, cost Rs 75-80 at the retail market.

Is potato available in Chennai?

Potatoes are available for Rs30 to Rs 45 per kilogram at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex (KWMC). But, it different parts of the city, and with app-based grocery retailers, prices range from Rs55 to Rs70 a kg. Wholesale traders say there are plenty of unsold potatoes Koyambedu.

What is vegetable rate?

Today Vegetable Price In India

S.NO NAME PRICE (1KG)
10 Brinjal (Kathirikkai) Rs. 15
11 Butter Beans Rs. 90
12 Cabbage (Muttaikose) Rs. 25
13 Capsicum – Green (Kudamilagai) Rs. 40

Why tomato price is increasing in Tamilnadu?

“Prices have begun to hover around ₹ 80 per kilogram,” Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister M R K Paneerselvam said today, adding that the rise in the price was “only because of the heavy rains.” Besides local produce, Tamil Nadu procures tomatoes from other states like neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Why are vegetable prices so high?

High fuel prices and unseasonal rains have affected the availability of vegetables in several parts of the country including the Delhi-NCR region, resulting in a hike in vegetable prices.

Why veggies on your plate cost double but farmers get a fraction?

Traders say they are receiving half the quantity of vegetables they usually get, resulting in price rise. The price is less by a few rupees in smaller kirana shops and cheaper in Uzhavar Sandhais (farmer’s market), but the quality varies.

What is the cost of 1 kg potato?

Fresho Potato – New Crop, 1 kg

MRP: Rs 32.50
Price: Rs 26
You Save: 20%
(Inclusive of all taxes)

What is the rate of 1 kg onion?

Fresho Onion, 1 kg

MRP: Rs 53.75
Price: Rs 38.38
You Save: 29%
(Inclusive of all taxes)

What is the rate of onion in Tamilnadu?

Vegetable Price Chennai – 26/Jan/2022

Name Price (Rs)
Onion – Big (1 Kg) : 32.00
Onion – Small (1 Kg) : 70.00
Onion – White (1 Kg) : 40.00
Peerkankkai (1 Kg) : 89.00

What is tomato price in Chennai?

Chennai Vegetable Price Today

Variety Quantity Price
Sweet Potato (Sakkaravalli Kizhangu) 1 Kg 25.00
Tapioca (Maravalli Kizhangu) 1 Kg 30.00
Tomato (Thakkali) 1 Kg 40.00
Yam (Karunai Kilangu) 1 Kg 75.00

Why are onion prices so high in India?

For the past three months, onion prices at both wholesale and retail levels have been skyrocketing with one kilo costing anywhere between Rs 80 to Rs 100. Traders said that floods in main onion producing states like Maharastra and Karnataka had cut off connectivity creating a high demand for the vegetable.

Will Andhra onion prices go past Rs 80 per kg?

Consumers are now rooting for Rs 80 per kg Andhra Onion which are considered to be low in grade due to its shelf life. But traders warn that the prices of all varieties could also go past Rs 100 depending on the availability of the crop.

How much is the price of vegetables in Chennai 2021?

Vegetable Price Chennai – 8/Jul/2021 Name Price (Rs) Avarai (1 Kg) : 30.00 Amla (1 Kg) : 60.00 Baby corn (1 Kg) : 74.00 Beans (1 Kg) : 50.00

Why are onion dealers in Koyembedu struggling with fluctuating prices?

Wholesale dealers in Koyembedu are struggling to keep up with the fluctuating prices due to the dearth of ready cash. For the past three months, onion prices at both wholesale and retail levels have been skyrocketing with one kilo costing anywhere between Rs 80 to Rs 100.