Wholesale price of mustard oil went up from Rs 12,187/quintal on 12 April to Rs 16,116/quintal on 12 May in Mumbai, while in Delhi, price of lemons rose from Rs 35/kg on 3 April to Rs 100/kg on 3 May.
Ministry of Agriculture’s estimates, however, show that production of apple, spices & tomato is estimated to decline in 2020-21 as compared to previous year.
The WPI-based inflation appears to be moving in sync with CPI which shot up to an 8-month high of 7.34 per cent in September, mainly on account of rising prices of food items.
Prices of other kitchen staples such as potatoes and onions have also increased in the last few days due to hike in diesel prices and destruction of crops.
With 15 Covid cases in Azadpur Mandi, Asia's largest wholesale market sees fears in traders about sales. Authorities say there is no supply disruption.
As Asia’s biggest vegetables and fruits market sees 15 Covid cases, supply falls from adjoining states. The market’s APMC chief, however, denies supply issues.
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