Vegetable prices set to soar high in Bengaluru as festival season approaches
The Hindu
Bengaluru Although, usually the prices of vegetables in the market sees a dip during the period betw
Although, usually the prices of vegetables in the market sees a dip during the period between July and August (month of Aashada), this year, the prices have seen a hike in the last 10 days.
Recent rains have led to crop loss and a fall in supply, driving the prices northwards. Traders say the prices are only expected to go up further by the upcoming festival and wedding season (month of Shravana starting July 29).
As always, beans are at the top of the chart with a wholesale price of ₹70 and around ₹85 per kilogram at retail markets.
The prices of capsicum have also seen a lot of fluctuation in the last few days and have averaged between ₹80 and 90 in retail marts.
“The prices of capsicum hit almost ₹100 per kilo a few days ago. Then it started falling again. Currently, it is at ₹80 - 85,” said a manager at HOPCOMS.
He added that an increasing trend has been observed among vegetable prices in the last few weeks.
Even those vegetables which are usually on the cheaper side, like cabbage and pumpkin, have also seen a sharp hike, with the former being priced at ₹40 per kilo and the latter ₹15 per kilo.
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