Diwali Price Shock! Pulses, Rice, Jowar & Wheat Turn Costlier Across Maharashtra
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Prices of pulses, rice, jowar and wheat have risen sharply ahead of Diwali, with traders attributing the surge to drought-hit production and restricted arrivals. Household grocery budgets are expected to rise further if the situation persists. Also Watch: Tur dal has climbed by Rs14-16 in a fortnight to around Rs132 per kg as Kharif pulse production was hit by drought.…
Prices of key staples like pulses, rice, jowar and wheat have surged ahead of Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra, prompting concerns about the impact on household budgets. Traders blame the price hikes on a combination of drought-stricken crop production and limited supply due to restricted arrivals. The economic strain on families could deepen if the trend continues.
Chana dal, a popular lentil used in many Indian dishes, has climbed by Rs14-16 in just two weeks to around Rs132 per kg. Tur dal faced a similar price jump, while wheat prices increased by Rs2-3 to range between Rs32-40 per kg. Rainfall shortages have particularly hit jowar production, pushing Barshi Jowar prices to Rs67-70 per kg and wholesale rates to Rs50-75.
Rice varieties have also felt the pinch, with premium types such as Kali Muchh and Mother India climbing from Rs55 to Rs70 per kg, while general varieties have risen by Rs15 to Rs80-85. Ambemohar, a popular rice variety, saw a Rs20 price increase to reach Rs170 per kg. Kolam and Indrayani rice saw modest price hikes to Rs75-80 and Rs62-70 respectively.
Sugar to the trader Sunil Kankaria, the drought-like conditions are the main driver behind the price surges in pulses, rice, wheat, and jowar. He warns that the situation could lead to further price increases before the festive season of Diwali, causing added stress for families managing their grocery bills.
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