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Magicpin app crashes under tomato demand, stocks sold out within 10 mins

The surge in traffic resulted after the firm announced its 'tomatoes @ Rs70' initiative

Magicpin app crashes under tomato demand, stocks sold out within 10 mins

The surge in traffic resulted after the firm announced its 'tomatoes @ Rs70' initiative

TMS Ep484: Infosys, tomato price, auto stocks, Hindu Undivided Family

What does Infosys guidance say about Indian IT's future? Why do tomato prices hurt India every year? Can the rally in auto stocks run out of fuel soon? What is a Hindu Undivided Family? Answers here

Pune farmer earns Rs 3 crore through sale of tomatoes amid price hike

Even as the soaring prices of tomatoes are burning a hole in the common man's pocket, a farmer from Pune in Maharashtra has become a millionaire by selling his bountiful yield of the key kitchen staple for Rs three crore in just over a month while overcoming various challenges. Farmer Ishwar Gaykar (36), from Pachghar village in Junnar tehsil of Pune district, had faced a difficult decision of dumping a large quantity of harvested tomatoes in May this year due to low prices. Undeterred by the setback, he continued to exhibit unwavering determination and work tirelessly on his 12-acre farm to cultivate tomatoes. Now, amid the skyrocketing prices of tomatoes, Gaykar's hard work has paid off handsomely, transforming him into a millionaire as he claimed to have earned Rs three crore through the sale of his crop yield between June 11 and July 18. Talking to PTI, Gaykar said during the period, he sold 18,000 crates of tomatoes (each crate comprising 20 kg of tomatoes) at the Agricultural

Tomato puree, frozen veggies in high demand as prices of fresh produce soar

Mother Dairy and Dabur have seen a significant increase in demand for tomato puree and frozen vegetables in the past two weeks

Cooperative NCCF to sell tomatoes via mobile vans in Delhi-NCR at Rs 90/kg

National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) will kick start from Friday sale of tomatoes via mobile vans in Delhi-NCR at a discounted rate of Rs 90 per kg to provide relief to consumers, top government officials said on Thursday. In Noida, tomatoes will be sold at the NCCF office located at Rajnigandha Chowk and also through mobile vans in Greater Noida and other locations, they said. The cooperative will start sales in other cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur and Jaipur during the weekend, they added. Cooperatives NCCF and Nafed have received a mandate from the central government to sell tomatoes as the retail price of the pulp has crossed Rs 200 per kg in several parts of the country, pinching consumers' pockets hard.

Amid supply chain woes, Tomato prices breach Rs 200 per kg mark in Delhi

On Wednesday, the Centre announced that it will start selling tomatoes at discounted rates in retail markets in the national capital and a few other cities from Friday

As tomato prices hurt, Uttarakhand residents cross into Nepal for shopping

Tomatoes are selling for upwards of Rs 120 per kg in India, whereas in Nepal, they cost Rs 100 to Rs 110 Nepali rupees which come at around Rs 70-75 per kg in Indian rupees

Price hike-geddon! McDonald's India ditches tomatoes as prices skyrocket over 445%

Rain push up tomato prices up to Rs 200/kg, other veggies also get costlier

Retail price of tomato has touched up to Rs 200 per kilogramme in some parts of the country including Delhi as incessant rains disrupted supplies, traders said and added that the rates of other vegetables have also firmed up. Heavy rainfall in producing areas has led to waterlogging leading to the damage of tomato crop and other perishable vegetables grown below the soil especially onion, and ginger, they said. As per the data maintained by the Consumer Affairs Ministry, the all-India average retail price of tomato was ruling at 104.38 per kg on Monday, with maximum price quoted was Rs 200 per kg in Swai Madhopur and minimum was Rs 31 per kg in Churu in Rajasthan. Among metros, retail price of tomato was quoted highest at Rs 149 per kg in Kolkata, followed by Rs 135 per kg in Mumbai, Rs 123 per kg in Chennai and Rs 100 per kg in Delhi, the data showed. The retail price of tomato and other vegetables varies depending on the quality and the location where they are sold. "There has b

Soaring vegetable prices can tip delicate inflation balance: Economists

However, if the spike in vegetable prices sustains, it could push July inflation towards 6%, said Gaura Sen Gupta, an economist at IDFC First Bank

Varanasi grocer hires bouncers to guard tomatoes as prices continue to soar

A vegetable seller in the Lanka area of Varanasi has deployed two bouncers to prevent buyers from getting aggressive while haggling the tomato prices, which have soared almost across the country, virtually making them a luxury item. Ajay Fauji, a Samajwadi Party worker, had earlier cut a tomato-shaped cake in Varanasi on the birthday of Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav. "I kept hearing about arguments over the tomato price among people. People at my shop too tried to haggle. So to put an end to the constant arguments, I decided to deploy bouncers in uniform at my cart," Fauji told PTI. Fauji, who is selling tomatoes at Rs 140-160 per kg, has bouncers deployed at his cart from 9 am to 5 pm. He, however, refused to reveal how much he hired them for. "No one will provide bouncers free of cost." Asked how keeping bouncers at his cart has helped him, Fauji said even though people are coming in same numbers, they are less militant about the pricing now. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Restaurants watching tomato prices closely, yet to increase prices

Another problem for restaurants is the availability, owing to the crop being damaged

As prices go sky-high, several McDonald's outlets drop tomatoes from menu

The price of tomato has spiked across the country due to tight supplies caused by rainfall in many parts

Tomato price surge could throw inflation trajectory off balance: RBI study

Wholesale tomato prices crossed Rs 150 per kilogram in markets last week. A few weeks ago, tomatoes were being sold at Rs 15 to 20 per kg

No respite, tomato price further shoots up to Rs 162/kg in many parts

Consumers continue to see red due to pricier tomatoes as retail prices of the kitchen staple soared up to Rs 162 per kg on Thursday across the country due to tight supplies caused by rainfall in many parts. Among metros, retail tomato prices remained highest at Rs 152 per kg in Kolkata, followed by Rs 120 per kg in Delhi, Rs 117 per kg in Chennai and Rs 108 per kg in Mumbai, according to the data maintained by the Consumer Affairs Ministry. The all-India average retail tomato price was ruling at Rs 95.58 per kg on Thursday. A maximum rate of Rs 162 per kg was quoted in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, while the minimum rate was Rs 31 per kg in Churu district of Rajasthan, the data showed. Tomato prices remained high in other major cities in the country. In Gurugram, retail tomato price was ruling at Rs 140 per kg, at Rs 110 per kg in Bengaluru, Rs 107 per kg in Varanasi, Rs 98 per kg in Hyderabad and at Rs 90 in Bhopal on Thursday. Normally, tomato prices spike during July-August t

To end tomato price jumps, India needs more than stop-gap solutions

The government has said that the price rise is temporary and would cool down in 15-30 days

Rising tomato prices: Heatwaves and heavy rain impact supply in India

Consumer affairs ministry maintains that these price hikes are normal for this time of year and are a temporary phenomenon while households cut back on their tomato budgets

Soaring tomato prices burn a hole in common man's pocket due to low supply

The sky-rocketing price of tomatoes in Uttar Pradesh is forcing the common people to cut down on their daily food menu

Tomato prices at Mother Dairy's Safal stores doubled to nearly Rs 80 per kg

Tomato prices at Mother Dairy's Safal stores have doubled to nearly Rs 80 per kg in the last one week as supplies have been affected due to rains in key producing states. The best quality tomatoes at Mother Dairy's Safal retail store are being sold at Rs 78 per kg on Tuesday. Some varieties are available at lower rates also. There are more than 300 Safal stores in the Delhi-NCR market. "With the onset of monsoon, the tomato crop is currently going through a seasonal transition. Rainfall in areas such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have impacted the crop and also restricted its supply, resulting in a demand-supply gap," Mother Dairy spokesperson said. Agritech startup Otipy, which markets fresh fruits and vegetables through a mobile app, is selling tomatoes at Rs 86 per kg. Tomatoes are available at Rs 80-85 per kg on e-commerce platform Big Basket. Vegetable vendors in the national capital are selling tomatoes between Rs 80-120 per kg, depending on the location and quality. "