Tomatoes

The rising cost of onions is raising fears about rising family spending and possible inflation. According to government data dated October 25, the maximum retail price of onions has increased to approximately Rs 70 per kilogram. This upward trend is anticipated to persist until December, when the kharif crop is available for purchase. The prices are soon expected to skyrocket in Indian regions, including Ghaziabad and Noida.

Tomatoes prices and constant hike gives no relief for people, especially those in the two Telugu states, Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad. Due to heavy to very heavy rainfall in Hyderabad, the prices of tomatoes, which were already high, skyrocketed in the past few days. According to sources, from Rs 140, the prices of now termed as 'most expensive vegetable' touched Rs 200/kg and are expected to 250/kg this week. 

In a hilarious incident, a vendor from Varanasi hired bouncers so that he can keep their tomatoes safe.  A vegetable vendor name Ajay Fauji said, "I have hired bouncers because the tomato price is too high." He further said that while shopping customers often get into a fight, indulge in violence and sometimes end up looting tomatoes, from his shop. The tomato price surge is troubling people, especially vendors.

After tomatoes, the Indian vegetable market witnessed a massive hike in prices of green chillies, coriander and other vegetables. As per sources, West Bengal, Delhi, Maharashtra and other Indian states, witnessed 30-35% price hike. The prices of vegetables are disturbing the common man in India, especially middle-class people. Notably, tomatoes are Rs 125/kg, chillies Rs 200/kg, and ginger at Rs 300/kg.