Tomato prices in India: Tomato prices continue to pinch hole in Indian citizens' pockets. The price of the vegetable has crossed ₹150 per kg in some cities. This comes as the Centre has maintained that tomato price rise is a seasonal phenomenon and the rates will go down in 15 days. According to several media reports, tomatoes are being sold at ₹160 per kg in Visakhapatnam.Here is a list of tomato prices in various cities.
| CITY | TOMATO PRICES (Rs/KG) |
|---|---|
| SILIGURI | 155 |
| MORADABAD (UP) | 150 |
| DELHI | 110 |
| KOLKATA | 148 |
| CHENNAI | 60 (THROUGH FAIR PRICE SHOPS) |
| MUMBAI | 58 |
“The price of vegetables has increased a lot. Tomatoes are being sold at ₹150 per kg. Customers are facing a lot of problems due to the price hike. I request the government to intervene and regularise the vegetable prices”, a customer told ANI. “The price of tomatoes has increased everywhere. Petrol is cheaper than tomatoes now. It has become extremely difficult for us to manage expenses now”, a vegetable buyer told ANI. According a consumer affairs ministry data, the average all-India retail price was ₹83.29 per kg. Bengal intervenes to control prices
With West Bengal witnessing a rise in tomato price, the Mamata Banerjee government has rushed to control the rates. The government has directed its retail network Sufal Bangla to deliver fair-price vegetables in the city, PTI reported. According to report, Sufal Bangla was charging ₹115 per kg for tomatoes.
Tamil Nadu's fair price shops move
{{/usCountry}}With West Bengal witnessing a rise in tomato price, the Mamata Banerjee government has rushed to control the rates. The government has directed its retail network Sufal Bangla to deliver fair-price vegetables in the city, PTI reported. According to report, Sufal Bangla was charging ₹115 per kg for tomatoes.
Tamil Nadu's fair price shops move
{{/usCountry}}The MK Stalin government has launched tomato sales through 82 fair price shops in the city, selling the vegetable at ₹60 per kg. TN minister for cooperatives KR Periyakaruppan said the initiative will be extended to other parts of the state if required.