Vegetable prices rise up to 87% in two weeks

Monsoon spoilage, diversion to Madhya Pradesh and Delhi reduce supply to Maharashtra

Vegetables have become up to 87 per cent costlier over the past two weeks in the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), Vashi, near here due to supply disruptions following heavy rain.

Prices of tomato (hybrid) have risen by 87 per cent since June 19 to trade currently at Rs 28 a kg at the Vashi mandi. 

In the Kolkata and Bengaluru wholesale markets, tomato (hybrid) is quoted at Rs 51 a kg and Rs 45 a kg, respectively, according to the National Horticulture Board (NHB). In both markets, tomato prices have risen by 60 per cent over the last week.