Inflation In India Leads To Skyrocketing Prices Of Onions
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.
Tags: Onion, Tomatoes, Price Hike, India Inflation, Traders
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After Tomatoes, Mumbai Citizens Witness Surge In Coriander Price
While most of the green vegetables including tomatoes have seen a correction in prices, the price of coriander increased in the last week. A pair of coriander was available at Rs 30 to Rs 40 is now available at Rs 60. Traders say the drop in supply led to price rise. Due to heavy rainfall in July, around 40 per cent of coriander crops were damaged and prices shot up.
Tags: Coriander prices, Navi Mumbai, Vegetable markets, Traders, Tomatoes
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Tomato Prices Continues To Hike, Will Be 250/kg In Coming Week
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.
Tags: Tomatoes, Price Hike, vegetables, Indian Weather, rainfall
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Relief To Layman, Centre Plan This Amid Skyrocketing Tomato Prices
Amid the rising prices of tomatoes in India, the BJP-led Central Government came up with a plan to help the common man. On July 12, the Centre directed cooperatives NAFED and NCCF to procure tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra for distribution in major consumption centres. The distribution is said to be done in regions where the prices of tomatoes are skyrocketing. Notably, in Indian states, tomatoes are Rs.200/kgs.
Tags: Tomatoes, Skyrocketing prices, Central Government, Indian Farmers, food
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Vegetable Vendor Hires Bouncers To Safeguard His Tomatoes: Varanasi
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.
Tags: Tomatoes, Price Hike, Vegetable vendor, Funny News, Bouncers
Courtesy: The Hans India
No Tomatoes In Burgers Of McDonald's, Skyrocketing Prices To Be Blamed
Worried about the skyrocketing prices of vegetables, especially tomatoes many outlets of McDonald's dropped tomatoes and the veggie from their burger menus. The rising prices now forced big outlets of McDonald's and Burger King to not serve the item to their customers. One outlet shared a notice, "For the time being, we are forced to serve you products without tomatoes. We are working to get the tomato supplies back."
Tags: Burger King, mcdonalds, Tomatoes, Price Hike, vegetables
Courtesy: The Economic Times
After Tomatoes, Green Chillies, Ginger Price Hikes Significantly
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.
Tags: Green Chillies, vegetables, Ginger, Tomatoes, Skyrocket Prices
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Bihar Farmers Destroy Tomatoes, Green Vegetables As Prices Hit New Low
Farmers in Bihar's Muzaffarpur continued their protest against low vegetable prices as they destroyed tomatoes and other green vegetables on May 11. The farmers stated they were unable to sell tomatoes even at Rs 1/kg while the transportation cost alone is Rs 4-5/kg, and were selling green vegetables for below Rs 2/kg. Reportedly, the farmers till now have destroyed crops, worth lakhs of rupees, grown over 17.5 lakh square feet.
Tags: Bihar, Muzaffarpur, Crop Destruction, Tomatoes, Green Vegetables, Low Prices
Courtesy: Hindustan Times