According to govt data, the average all-India retail price of tomatoes was Rs 116.86/kg Saturday, with the maximum touching Rs 250/kg. In Delhi, tomatoes were prices Rs 178/kg.
Prices of high-end tomatoes at Kolar APMC nearing Rs 3,000 for 15 kg. Farmers say they used to get 1 box of tomatoes for every 4 plants earlier, need 4 times as many plants now.
Based on data provided by the National Horticulture Board, vegetable prices on a consumer price index-weighted basis, are up 34% so far in July, after rising 18% in June.
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