Tomatoes became cheaper by 15 rupees

The all-India average retail price of tomato on November 14 was Rs 52.35 per kg, which was Rs 67.50 per kg on October 14. This means that tomato has become cheaper by Rs 15.15 per kg. Meanwhile, a sharp decline of about 50 percent was seen in the model wholesale price at Azadpur Mandi in Delhi.
The central government has given a big update regarding tomato prices. The government has said that a big decline has been seen in the last one month. According to government data, the average tomato prices in the country have seen a decline of more than 22 percent. The main reason for which is said to be better tomato supply. If experts are to be believed, tomato prices may fall further in the coming days. Let us also tell you what kind of information has been given by the government.
Tomato became cheaper by Rs 15
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Sunday that due to improvement in supply across the country, retail prices of tomato have fallen by 22.4 percent on a monthly basis. According to the official statement, the all-India average retail price of tomato on November 14 was Rs 52.35 per kg, which was Rs 67.50 per kg on October 14. This means that tomato has become cheaper by Rs 15.15 per kg. During the same period, the model wholesale price witnessed a sharp decline of about 50 per cent, from Rs 5,883 per quintal to Rs 2,969 per quintal, due to increased arrivals at Azadpur Mandi in Delhi.

Supply is being done from here
The ministry said that similar price improvement was also reported from major markets like Pimpalgaon (Maharashtra), Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh) and Kolar (Karnataka). The ministry said that although arrivals have reduced at major tomato centers of Madanapalle and Kolar, prices have come down due to seasonal supply from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, which has met the supply shortage across the country. The statement said that favourable weather conditions have supported both the yield and the smooth functioning of the supply chain from farms to consumers. The country's tomato production is estimated to increase by four per cent to 213.20 lakh tonnes in the financial year 2023-24.