Bengaluru: Poor rains and sowing, festive demand drive up prices of vegetables
As the festival season approaches with Varamahalakshmi on August 21 followed by Ganesh Chathurti, vegetable prices in Bengaluru markets have risen due to deficit rainfall, decreased sowing percentage, and higher demand. Gangadhariah, a vegetable trader at Kalasipalya market, explained that traders buy vegetables from local markets and sell them in major cities like Shivajinagar and Gandhi Bazaar.
The price of onions per kg has jumped from ₹32-35 in wholesale markets to ₹50-55 in retail outlets, while first-grade onions have reached ₹60 per kg.
Vishwanath Patil, president of a wholesale market, noted that heavy rainfall would benefit farmers but cause issues for traders as vegetable stocks may get damaged. Valliammal, a vendor in Vasanth Nagar, mentioned that vegetable prices have begun to rise due to the upcoming festivals. She explained that despite charging high prices, they barely make any profit during festivals as wholesale market prices are also high.
The prices of onions, tomatoes, and other vegetables have increased, with onions reaching ₹50-55 per kg, tomatoes from ₹40 per kg, and green chilli up to ₹80 per kg. The surge in prices is attributed to low rainfall, reduced stock, and high demand during festive seasons.
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